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Individuals from across the political divide and the entertainment industry are uniting to condemn former President Donald Trump for his remarks in the wake of the tragic passing of acclaimed filmmaker Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele.

An Inflammatory Online Post

After the couple were found dead at their Brentwood residence, Trump posted on his platform to label the deceased director as "anguished and suffering". The post, he claimed Reiner's demise was "due to the anger he provoked others through his massive, relentless, and incurable condition with a mind-crippling disease known as TRUMP DERANGEMENT SYNDROME".

The post quickly shifted to praising his own achievements, contrasting Reiner's alleged "raging obsession" and "clear paranoia" with what Trump called the "unprecedented era of America".

Law Enforcement Developments and Arrest

Authorities have since announced the detention of the couple's 32-year-old son, Nick, on charges related to murder in relation to the incident. It is reported his bond was established at a significant sum.

A Torrent of Condemnation from Celebrities and Politicians

The response to Trump's post was swift and scathing.

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

Television host Whoopi Goldberg, who described Reiner a close acquaintance, also criticized the statements. Goldberg referenced prior comments from Trump regarding political violence, asking, "Have you no shame? Can you get any lower?"

California's Democratic governor, Gavin Newsom, succinctly stated, "This is a disturbed man."

Echoing this sentiment, US House member Maxwell Alejandro Frost said, "What a contemptible piece of trash."

Senator Chris Murphy commented, "Trump has just lost it. Now saying Rob and Michele Reiner brought on their own demise because they opposed him. Deeply disturbing."

Rebuke from His Own Party

Some Republican elected officials also expressed dismay.

Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene emphasized that the event was "a personal tragedy, not about political feuds or political enemies". She also alluded to struggles with substance abuse and psychological well-being within families.

Another GOP representative, Thomas Massie, called Trump's discourse "unacceptable and disgraceful" given the circumstances. He publicly dared others in his party to justify the comments.

Reiner's History and Stance on Trump

Rob Reiner was long a outspoken detractor of Donald Trump. During a previous interview, he stated Trump was "not psychologically suited" for the presidency. He had also warned about the risks of autocracy should Trump return to power.

"There is autocracy on the rise around the world," Reiner noted. "If we crumble, there’s a danger that democratic systems crumble around the world."

Regardless of his strong criticisms, Reiner had in the past expressed "complete revulsion" and denounced political violence unequivocally after the killing of a different political figure.

An Ironic Connection: The Art of the Deal

Providing a element of historical irony, Michele Reiner, previously Michele Singer, was the artist who captured the photograph for Donald Trump's iconic book, The Art of the Deal.

Rob Reiner had once recounted the anecdote of the session, mentioning Trump's request for "special hairspray" while being photographed on a skyscraper overlooking Central Park.