š Share this article Condemnation Erupts as Trump's Social Media Remarks on Director Rob Reiner Spurs Sharp Rebuke Individuals from across the political aisle and the entertainment industry are coming together to censure Donald Trump for his comments in the wake of the shocking deaths of acclaimed director Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele. A Controversial Social Media Post After the couple were found dead at their Brentwood home, Trump posted on his platform to label the deceased director as "anguished and suffering". The post, he claimed Reiner's death was "because of the hostility he provoked others through his massive, relentless, and untreatable affliction with a mind-crippling disease known as TRUMP DERANGEMENT SYNDROME". His comments then pivoted to self-praise, juxtaposing Reiner's alleged "intense obsession" and "obvious paranoia" with what Trump described as the "Golden Age of America". Law Enforcement Developments and Arrest Police have since confirmed the arrest of the couple's adult son, Nick, on suspicion of homicide in connection with the incident. It is reported his bail was set at a substantial amount. A Torrent of Condemnation from Public Figures The reaction to Trump's words was immediate and scathing. This is a vile and vile comment,ā remarked actor Patrick Schwarzenegger. Media personality Whoopi Goldberg, who described Reiner a close acquaintance, similarly condemned the statements. She referenced prior rhetoric from Trump about the killing of an activist, asking, "Have you no decency? Is it possible to get any lower?" The state of California's Democratic governor, Gavin Newsom, simply wrote, "He is a disturbed man." Echoing this view, Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost said, "What a despicable piece of garbage." Senator Chris Murphy added, "Trump has just crossed a line. Now implying the Reiners brought on their own murder because they opposed him. So sick." Rebuke from His Own Political Ranks Some Republican elected officials also voiced dismay. Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene stated that the situation was "a family tragedy, not about politics or rivals". She also mentioned struggles with substance abuse and psychological well-being some families face. Fellow Republican congressman, Thomas Massie, called Trump's discourse "unacceptable and disgraceful" given the circumstances. He publicly challenged members in his political party to defend the comments. Reiner's History and Views on Trump Rob Reiner was consistently a outspoken detractor of Donald Trump. During a past conversation, he stated Trump was "mentally unfit" for the presidency. He had also cautioned about the dangers of autocracy should Trump be reelected to power. "We see authoritarianism on the rise around the world," Reiner noted. "Should the United States fall, thereās a danger that democracy collapse around the world." Regardless of his strong opposition, Reiner had previously expressed "complete revulsion" and condemned violence for political ends without reservation following the killing of another individual. An Ironic Link: The Art of the Deal Providing a layer of past connection, Michele Reiner, formerly Michele Singer, was the photographer who shot the cover image for Donald Trump's 1987 book, The Art of the Deal. Rob Reiner had previously shared the story of the session, mentioning Trump's request for "special hairspray" while posing on a high-rise overlooking Central Park.