🔗 Share this article Condemnation Erupts as Former President Trump's Post on Rob Reiner Spurs Widespread Backlash Personalities from both sides of the political divide and the Hollywood industry are coming together to denounce Donald Trump for his remarks in the wake of the tragic deaths of esteemed filmmaker Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele. A Provocative Social Media Statement Following the discovery of the couple dead at their Los Angeles home, Trump posted on his platform to label the deceased director as "tortured and suffering". In a post, he asserted Reiner's death was "due to the anger he caused others through his enormous, unyielding, and incurable condition with a mind-crippling disease known as TRUMP DERANGEMENT SYNDROME". His comments then pivoted to self-praise, juxtaposing Reiner's alleged "raging obsession" and "obvious paranoia" with what Trump called the "Golden Age of America". Law Enforcement Developments and Arrest Authorities have since confirmed the arrest of the couple's 32-year-old son, Nick, on charges related to murder in connection with the case. Reports indicate his bail was set at a significant amount. A Wave of Condemnation from Celebrities and Politicians The response to Trump's post was immediate and harsh. This is a vile and despicable comment,” remarked public figure Patrick Schwarzenegger. Media personality Whoopi Goldberg, who described Reiner a close acquaintance, similarly criticized the remarks. She referenced previous comments from Trump about the killing of an activist, asking, "Have you no shame? Is it possible to get any lower?" California's Democratic governor, Gavin Newsom, simply stated, "He is a sick man." Echoing this view, 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 brought on their own murder because they opposed him. So sick." Criticism from His Own Party A number of Republican elected officials also voiced disapproval. Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene emphasized that the event was "a family tragedy, not about politics or political enemies". Greene also alluded to challenges with addiction and psychological well-being within families. Fellow Republican representative, Thomas Massie, called Trump's remarks "unacceptable and disgraceful" considering the nature of the deaths. He openly dared others in his political party to defend the statements. The Director's Legacy and Views on Trump Rob Reiner was long a outspoken detractor of Donald Trump. In a previous interview, he argued Trump was "mentally unfit" for the presidency. He had also cautioned about the dangers of autocracy should Trump be reelected to power. "There is autocracy making its move around the world," Reiner noted. "If we crumble, there’s a danger that democracy collapse around the world." Regardless of his strong criticisms, Reiner had previously shown "absolute horror" and condemned violence for political ends unequivocally following the shooting of another political figure. A Notable Connection: 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, noting Trump's request for "a specific hair product" as posing on a skyscraper with a view of Central Park.