🔗 Share this article Outrage Explodes as Former President Trump's Comments on Rob Reiner Ignites Widespread Criticism Figures from across the partisan divide and the Hollywood industry are coming together to censure Donald Trump for his comments following the shocking deaths of acclaimed filmmaker Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele. An Inflammatory Online Post Following the discovery of the couple dead at their Brentwood home, Trump posted on his platform to describe the deceased director as "tortured and suffering". The message, he claimed Reiner's demise was "because of the anger he provoked others through his enormous, unyielding, and untreatable affliction with a mind-crippling disease known as TRUMP DERANGEMENT SYNDROME". The post quickly shifted to praising his own achievements, juxtaposing Reiner's alleged "intense obsession" and "clear paranoia" with what Trump called the "unprecedented era of America". Police Developments and Detention Authorities have since confirmed the detention of the couple's 32-year-old son, Nick, on charges related to homicide in relation to the case. It is reported his bail was set at a substantial amount. A Wave of Criticism from Celebrities and Politicians The reaction to Trump's post was swift and harsh. This is a vile and despicable comment,” said public figure Patrick Schwarzenegger. Television host Whoopi Goldberg, who described Reiner a close acquaintance, also condemned the remarks. She pointed to previous rhetoric from Trump regarding the killing of an activist, asking, "Do you have no shame? Is it possible to get any lower?" California's Governor, Gavin Newsom, succinctly wrote, "He is a disturbed man." Echoing this sentiment, US House member Maxwell Alejandro Frost declared, "He is a despicable piece of garbage." Senator Chris Murphy added, "He's just lost it. Now saying the Reiners brought on their own murder because they didn’t support him. Deeply disturbing." Rebuke from His Own Party A number of GOP elected officials also expressed dismay. Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene stated that the event was "a personal tragedy, not about political feuds or rivals". Greene also mentioned challenges with addiction and mental health some families face. Another GOP congressman, Thomas Massie, called Trump's discourse "inappropriate and disgraceful" considering the circumstances. He openly challenged members in his party to defend the comments. The Director's Legacy and Views on Trump Rob Reiner was consistently a outspoken critic of Donald Trump. In a previous conversation, he stated Trump was "not psychologically suited" for the office. He had also warned about the risks of autocracy if Trump return to power. "We see autocracy on the rise around the world," Reiner said. "Should the United States crumble, there’s a risk that democratic systems collapse around the world." Despite his pointed opposition, Reiner had in the past shown "complete revulsion" and condemned violence for political ends without reservation after the shooting of a different political figure. An Ironic Link: The Art of the Deal Adding a layer of historical connection, Michele Reiner, formerly Michele Singer, was the artist who shot the cover image for Donald Trump's 1987 book, The Art of the Deal. Rob Reiner had once shared the anecdote of the session, mentioning Trump's request for "a specific hair product" while being photographed on a high-rise overlooking Central Park.