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Personalities from across the partisan divide and the Hollywood world are coming together to denounce former President Donald Trump for his statements in the wake of the tragic deaths of renowned director Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele.

A Controversial Social Media Statement

After the couple were found dead at their Brentwood home, Trump took to his platform to label the late director as "anguished and struggling". The message, he asserted Reiner's death was "due to the hostility he provoked others through his massive, unyielding, and untreatable affliction with a mind-crippling disease known as TRUMP DERANGEMENT SYNDROME".

The post quickly shifted to self-praise, juxtaposing Reiner's supposed "raging obsession" and "clear paranoia" with what Trump called the "unprecedented era of America".

Law Enforcement Developments and Arrest

Authorities have since announced the arrest of the couple's 32-year-old son, Nick, on suspicion of homicide in connection with the incident. It is reported his bail was established at a significant sum.

A Wave of Criticism from Celebrities and Politicians

The reaction to Trump's post was immediate and scathing.

This is a vile and vile statement,” remarked public figure Patrick Schwarzenegger.

Media personality Whoopi Goldberg, who called Reiner a friend, also criticized the remarks. She referenced previous comments from Trump regarding the killing of an activist, asking, "Do you have no decency? Can you get any lower?"

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

Mirroring this view, Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost said, "What a contemptible piece of garbage."

Senator Chris Murphy commented, "Trump has just lost it. Now saying Rob and Michele Reiner brought on their own murder because they didn’t support him. Deeply disturbing."

Criticism from His Own Political Ranks

A number of GOP lawmakers also expressed disapproval.

Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene stated that the event was "a personal tragedy, not about politics or rivals". Greene also mentioned struggles with addiction and mental health some families face.

Fellow GOP representative, Thomas Massie, called Trump's remarks "inappropriate and disgraceful" considering the nature of the deaths. He openly challenged others in his party to justify the statements.

Reiner's History and Views on Trump

Rob Reiner was consistently a vocal critic of Donald Trump. In a past interview, he stated Trump was "not psychologically suited" for the presidency. He had also cautioned about the dangers of autocracy should Trump be reelected to power.

"There is autocracy on the rise around the world," Reiner said. "Should the United States fall, there’s a danger that democracy collapse around the world."

Despite his pointed opposition, Reiner had in the past shown "absolute horror" and denounced political violence without reservation following the killing of a different individual.

An Ironic Connection: The Art of the Deal

Adding a element of historical connection, Michele Reiner, previously Michele Singer, was the photographer who captured the photograph for Donald Trump's iconic 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 skyscraper with a view of Central Park.