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Personalities from across the political spectrum and the entertainment industry are coming together to denounce former President Donald Trump for his comments following the shocking deaths of renowned director Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele.

An Inflammatory Online Post

After the couple were found dead at their Brentwood home, Trump posted on his platform to label the deceased director as "anguished and struggling". In a post, he claimed Reiner's demise was "because of the hostility he provoked others through his enormous, unyielding, and untreatable condition with a mind-crippling disease known as TRUMP DERANGEMENT SYNDROME".

His comments then pivoted to self-praise, contrasting Reiner's supposed "raging obsession" and "clear paranoia" with what Trump described as the "unprecedented era of America".

Police Update and Arrest

Police have since confirmed the detention of the couple's adult son, Nick, on suspicion of murder in connection with the case. Reports indicate his bail was established at a significant amount.

A Torrent of Condemnation from Public Figures

The response to Trump's words was swift and harsh.

“What a vile and vile comment,” said public figure Patrick Schwarzenegger.

Media personality Whoopi Goldberg, who described Reiner a friend, also condemned the remarks. Goldberg pointed to previous comments from Trump about political violence, demanding, "Do you have no shame? Can you get any worse?"

The state of California's Governor, Gavin Newsom, simply wrote, "This is a disturbed man."

Mirroring this sentiment, US House member Maxwell Alejandro Frost said, "He is a despicable piece of trash."

Senator Chris Murphy added, "He's just lost it. Now implying the Reiners brought on their own demise because they opposed him. Deeply disturbing."

Rebuke from His Own Political Ranks

Some GOP elected officials also expressed dismay.

Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene stated that the event was "a personal tragedy, not about political feuds or rivals". Greene also alluded to challenges with substance abuse and psychological well-being within families.

Another GOP congressman, Thomas Massie, labeled Trump's discourse "unacceptable and disgraceful" considering the circumstances. He openly challenged members in his political party to defend the comments.

Reiner's History and Views on Trump

Rob Reiner was long a outspoken detractor of Donald Trump. In a previous interview, he argued Trump was "not psychologically suited" for the presidency. He had also warned about the dangers of authoritarian rule if Trump be reelected to power.

"We see autocracy on the rise around the world," Reiner noted. "Should the United States fall, there’s a risk that democratic systems crumble around the world."

Despite his strong criticisms, Reiner had in the past shown "complete revulsion" and condemned political violence unequivocally after the shooting of a different individual.

An Ironic Link: The Art of the Deal

Providing a element of past connection, Michele Reiner, formerly Michele Singer, was the photographer who captured the photograph for Donald Trump's iconic book, The Art of the Deal.

Rob Reiner had once recounted the story of the session, mentioning Trump's demand for "special hairspray" while being photographed on a high-rise with a view of Central Park.