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Individuals from across the partisan aisle and the entertainment world are coming together to condemn Donald Trump for his comments following the tragic passing of esteemed filmmaker Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele.

An Inflammatory Online Post

Following the discovery of the couple deceased at their Los Angeles residence, Trump took to his platform to describe the deceased director as "tortured and struggling". The message, he asserted Reiner's death was "because of the hostility he provoked others through his enormous, unyielding, and incurable condition with a debilitating disease known as TRUMP DERANGEMENT SYNDROME".

The post quickly shifted to self-praise, juxtaposing Reiner's supposed "intense obsession" and "obvious paranoia" with what Trump described as the "Golden Age of America".

Law Enforcement Update and Arrest

Police have since confirmed the arrest of the Reiners' 32-year-old son, Nick, on charges related to murder in relation to the incident. Reports indicate his bond was set at a substantial amount.

A Torrent of Condemnation from Public Figures

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

“What a appalling and vile statement,” remarked actor Patrick Schwarzenegger.

Media personality Whoopi Goldberg, who called Reiner a friend, similarly condemned the statements. She pointed to previous comments from Trump about political violence, asking, "Have you no decency? Is it possible to get any worse?"

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

Echoing this sentiment, Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost said, "What a despicable piece of trash."

Senator Chris Murphy commented, "Trump has just lost it. Now implying Rob and Michele Reiner brought on their own demise because they didn’t support him. So sick."

Rebuke from His Own Political Ranks

Some GOP elected officials also voiced dismay.

Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene stated that the situation was "a personal tragedy, not about political feuds or rivals". She also alluded to challenges with substance abuse and mental health within families.

Another GOP congressman, Thomas Massie, called Trump's remarks "inappropriate and disgraceful" considering the nature of the deaths. He publicly dared others in his party to justify the comments.

Reiner's History and Views on Trump

Rob Reiner was long a vocal 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 if Trump return to power.

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

Despite his pointed criticisms, Reiner had previously expressed "complete revulsion" and denounced political violence unequivocally after the killing of a different individual.

A Notable Connection: The Art of the Deal

Providing a element of historical connection, Michele Reiner, previously Michele Singer, was the photographer 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 high-rise with a view of Central Park.