š Share this article Condemnation Surges as Former President Trump's Post on Director Rob Reiner Spurs Fierce Backlash Individuals from across the partisan aisle and the Hollywood industry are coming together to censure 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 residence, Trump took to social media to label the late director as "tortured and suffering". In a message, he asserted Reiner's death was "due to the hostility he caused others through his enormous, unyielding, and untreatable affliction with a debilitating disease known as TRUMP DERANGEMENT SYNDROME". His comments quickly shifted to self-praise, contrasting Reiner's alleged "raging obsession" and "obvious paranoia" with what Trump described as the "Golden Age of America". Police Update and Arrest Police have since confirmed the detention of the Reiners' 32-year-old son, Nick, on suspicion of homicide in connection with the incident. It is reported his bond was set at a significant sum. A Torrent of Condemnation from Celebrities and Politicians The reaction to Trump's post was immediate and harsh. This is a vile and despicable statement,ā said actor Patrick Schwarzenegger. Television host Whoopi Goldberg, who called Reiner a friend, also condemned the remarks. Goldberg pointed to previous comments from Trump about political violence, asking, "Do you have no decency? Is it possible to get any worse?" California's Democratic governor, Gavin Newsom, succinctly stated, "This is a sick man." Mirroring this sentiment, US House member Maxwell Alejandro Frost said, "What a despicable piece of garbage." Senator Chris Murphy commented, "He's just lost it. Now implying the Reiners caused their own murder because they didnāt support him. So sick." Rebuke from His Own Political Ranks A number of Republican lawmakers also expressed dismay. Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene emphasized that the situation was "a personal tragedy, not about political feuds or rivals". Greene also alluded to struggles with addiction and psychological well-being some families face. Fellow Republican representative, Thomas Massie, called Trump's remarks "inappropriate and disgraceful" given the circumstances. He openly challenged members in his political party to defend the statements. The Director's History and Stance on Trump Rob Reiner was long a vocal detractor of Donald Trump. During a past conversation, he stated Trump was "not psychologically suited" for the presidency. He had also cautioned about the dangers of autocracy should Trump return to power. "There is autocracy on the rise around the world," Reiner noted. "Should the United States crumble, thereās a risk that democratic systems crumble around the world." Regardless of his strong opposition, Reiner had previously expressed "complete revulsion" and denounced political violence without reservation after the shooting of another individual. A Notable Link: The Art of the Deal Providing a element of past irony, Michele Reiner, formerly 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 photo shoot, noting Trump's request for "a specific hair product" while posing on a skyscraper with a view of Central Park.