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Personalities from across the partisan aisle and the entertainment world are coming together to denounce former President Donald Trump for his comments in the wake of the shocking deaths of renowned director Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele.

A Provocative Social Media Post

Following the discovery of the couple dead at their Brentwood home, Trump posted on his platform to describe the deceased director as "anguished and suffering". In a post, he asserted Reiner's death was "because of the anger he caused others through his enormous, unyielding, and incurable condition with a debilitating disease known as TRUMP DERANGEMENT SYNDROME".

The post then pivoted to self-praise, juxtaposing Reiner's supposed "intense obsession" and "clear paranoia" with what Trump called the "Golden Age of America".

Law Enforcement Update and Arrest

Police have since announced the detention of the Reiners' 32-year-old son, Nick, on charges related to homicide in relation to the case. It is reported his bail was established at a substantial sum.

A Wave of Condemnation from Celebrities and Politicians

The reaction to Trump's words was swift and scathing.

“What a appalling and vile comment,” said actor Patrick Schwarzenegger.

Television host Whoopi Goldberg, who described Reiner a close acquaintance, also condemned the statements. She referenced prior rhetoric from Trump regarding political violence, demanding, "Do you have no decency? Is it possible to get any worse?"

California's Democratic governor, Gavin Newsom, simply wrote, "He is a disturbed man."

Echoing this view, Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost declared, "He is a contemptible piece of garbage."

Senator Chris Murphy added, "He's just crossed a line. Now saying the Reiners brought on their own demise because they opposed him. Deeply disturbing."

Rebuke from Within Political Ranks

Some GOP elected officials also expressed disapproval.

Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene stated that the situation was "a family tragedy, not about politics or rivals". She also mentioned challenges with substance abuse and mental health some families face.

Fellow Republican representative, Thomas Massie, called Trump's discourse "inappropriate and disgraceful" given the circumstances. He openly challenged members in his party to defend the comments.

The Director's History and Stance on Trump

Rob Reiner was consistently a vocal critic of Donald Trump. In a previous conversation, he argued Trump was "mentally unfit" for the office. He had also cautioned about the risks of authoritarian rule if Trump be reelected to power.

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

Despite his pointed opposition, Reiner had in the past shown "absolute horror" and condemned violence for political ends without reservation following the shooting of another individual.

An Ironic Link: The Art of the Deal

Adding a element of historical connection, Michele Reiner, previously Michele Singer, was the artist who captured the cover image 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" as posing on a skyscraper with a view of Central Park.