🔗 Share this article Condemnation Explodes as Former President Trump's Post on Director Rob Reiner Ignites Widespread Criticism Personalities from both sides of the political spectrum and the Hollywood world are coming together to censure former President Donald Trump for his statements following the tragic passing of acclaimed filmmaker Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele. A Provocative Social Media Post After the couple were found dead at their Los Angeles home, Trump posted on social media to label the late director as "anguished and suffering". In a message, he claimed Reiner's death was "due to the anger he caused others through his massive, unyielding, and untreatable condition with a debilitating disease known as TRUMP DERANGEMENT SYNDROME". His comments quickly shifted to praising his own achievements, contrasting Reiner's supposed "raging obsession" and "obvious paranoia" with what Trump called the "Golden Age of America". Law Enforcement Developments and Detention Authorities have since announced the arrest of the Reiners' 32-year-old son, Nick, on suspicion of murder in relation to the incident. Reports indicate his bail was established at a significant amount. A Torrent of Criticism from Celebrities and Politicians The response to Trump's post was swift and scathing. “What a appalling and despicable statement,” said actor Patrick Schwarzenegger. Television host Whoopi Goldberg, who described Reiner a friend, similarly condemned the statements. Goldberg referenced previous comments from Trump about the killing of an activist, demanding, "Do you have no shame? Can you get any worse?" California's Governor, Gavin Newsom, succinctly wrote, "This is a disturbed man." Mirroring this sentiment, Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost declared, "He is a despicable piece of trash." Senator Chris Murphy commented, "Trump has just crossed a line. Now implying Rob and Michele Reiner caused their own murder because they didn’t support him. So sick." Rebuke from Within Party Some GOP lawmakers also expressed dismay. Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene stated that the situation was "a personal tragedy, not about political feuds or rivals". Greene also alluded to struggles with substance abuse and psychological well-being some families face. Fellow GOP representative, Thomas Massie, called Trump's discourse "inappropriate and disgraceful" given the nature of the deaths. He openly challenged members in his party to defend the comments. The Director's Legacy and Stance on Trump Rob Reiner was consistently a outspoken critic of Donald Trump. During a previous conversation, he stated Trump was "mentally unfit" for the presidency. He had also warned about the dangers of authoritarian rule if Trump return to power. "We see authoritarianism 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 criticisms, Reiner had in the past shown "complete revulsion" and condemned violence for political ends without reservation following the killing of a different political figure. A Notable Link: The Art of the Deal Providing a layer of historical irony, Michele Reiner, previously Michele Singer, was the artist who shot the photograph for Donald Trump's iconic book, The Art of the Deal. Rob Reiner had previously recounted the anecdote of the session, mentioning Trump's request for "special hairspray" as posing on a skyscraper with a view of Central Park.