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Personalities from both sides of the political aisle and the Hollywood industry are coming together to censure Donald Trump for his comments following the shocking passing of esteemed director Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele.

A Provocative Social Media Statement

Following the discovery of the couple dead at their Brentwood home, Trump posted on social media to describe the late director as "tortured and suffering". The post, he asserted Reiner's death was "because of the hostility he caused others through his enormous, relentless, and incurable affliction with a mind-crippling disease known as TRUMP DERANGEMENT SYNDROME".

His comments then pivoted to praising his own achievements, juxtaposing Reiner's supposed "intense obsession" and "obvious paranoia" with what Trump described as the "unprecedented era of America".

Police Developments and Detention

Authorities have since announced the arrest of the Reiners' 32-year-old son, Nick, on charges related to murder in relation to the incident. It is reported his bond was set at a substantial sum.

A Wave of Condemnation from Public Figures

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

This is a vile and vile comment,” remarked actor Patrick Schwarzenegger.

Media personality Whoopi Goldberg, who called Reiner a friend, similarly criticized the remarks. She referenced previous comments from Trump regarding political violence, demanding, "Have you no decency? Can you get any lower?"

California's Governor, Gavin Newsom, simply wrote, "He is a sick man."

Mirroring this sentiment, Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost declared, "What a despicable piece of garbage."

Senator Chris Murphy commented, "He's just crossed a line. Now saying Rob and Michele Reiner caused their own murder because they didn’t support him. Deeply disturbing."

Rebuke from His Own Political Ranks

A number of GOP lawmakers also expressed disapproval.

Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene emphasized that the situation was "a personal tragedy, not about political feuds or rivals". Greene also alluded to struggles with substance abuse and mental health within families.

Another Republican representative, Thomas Massie, called Trump's remarks "inappropriate and disgraceful" given the nature of the deaths. He openly dared others in his political party to defend the statements.

Reiner's Legacy and Views on Trump

Rob Reiner was long a vocal critic of Donald Trump. In a previous conversation, he stated Trump was "not psychologically suited" for the presidency. He had also warned about the risks of authoritarian rule should Trump be reelected to power.

"There is authoritarianism making its move around the world," Reiner said. "Should the United States fall, there’s a danger that democratic systems collapse around the world."

Regardless of his pointed criticisms, Reiner had in the past shown "complete revulsion" and denounced violence for political ends unequivocally following the killing of a different political figure.

An Ironic Connection: The Art of the Deal

Adding a element of historical connection, Michele Reiner, formerly Michele Singer, was the photographer who captured the photograph for Donald Trump's 1987 book, The Art of the Deal.

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