🔗 Share this article Outrage Surges as Former President Trump's Comments on Director Rob Reiner Ignites Widespread Backlash Individuals from across the political spectrum and the Hollywood industry are uniting to condemn former President Donald Trump for his statements in the wake of the shocking deaths of acclaimed filmmaker Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele. An Inflammatory Social Media Post After the couple were found dead at their Los Angeles home, Trump posted on social media to describe the deceased director as "anguished and suffering". The post, he claimed Reiner's death was "due to the anger he caused others through his massive, relentless, and untreatable affliction with a mind-crippling disease known as TRUMP DERANGEMENT SYNDROME". His comments then pivoted to praising his own achievements, contrasting Reiner's supposed "raging obsession" and "clear paranoia" with what Trump described as the "Golden Age of America". Police Update and Arrest Authorities have since announced the detention of the Reiners' adult son, Nick, on charges related to murder in relation to the case. It is reported his bail was established at a substantial sum. A Torrent of Condemnation from Public Figures The response to Trump's post was swift and harsh. This is a disgusting and vile comment,” remarked actor Patrick Schwarzenegger. Media personality Whoopi Goldberg, who called Reiner a close acquaintance, similarly condemned the statements. Goldberg pointed to previous comments from Trump regarding the killing of an activist, asking, "Have you no shame? Can you get any lower?" California's Governor, Gavin Newsom, simply stated, "He is a disturbed man." Echoing this sentiment, US House member Maxwell Alejandro Frost said, "He is a contemptible piece of garbage." Senator Chris Murphy commented, "Trump has just lost it. Now saying Rob and Michele Reiner caused their own murder because they didn’t support him. Deeply disturbing." Rebuke from Within Political Ranks A number of Republican lawmakers also expressed dismay. Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene stated that the situation was "a personal tragedy, not about political feuds or rivals". She also mentioned struggles with addiction and mental health within families. Fellow GOP congressman, Thomas Massie, labeled Trump's remarks "unacceptable and disgraceful" considering the circumstances. He publicly dared others in his political party to justify the comments. The Director's Legacy and Views on Trump Rob Reiner was long a vocal critic of Donald Trump. In a previous interview, he argued Trump was "mentally unfit" for the presidency. He had also warned about the dangers of autocracy if Trump return to power. "We see authoritarianism on the rise around the world," Reiner noted. "If we crumble, there’s a risk that democracy crumble around the world." Despite his strong criticisms, Reiner had in the past expressed "complete revulsion" and condemned political violence without reservation following the shooting of another political figure. A Notable Connection: The Art of the Deal Adding a layer of historical connection, Michele Reiner, previously Michele Singer, was the artist who captured the photograph for Donald Trump's 1987 book, The Art of the Deal. Rob Reiner had once shared the anecdote of the photo shoot, mentioning Trump's request for "special hairspray" while being photographed on a high-rise overlooking Central Park.