🔗 Share this article Outrage Surges as Former President Trump's Social Media Remarks on Rob Reiner Spurs Widespread Backlash Personalities from both sides of the political spectrum and the Hollywood world are uniting to denounce Donald Trump for his remarks in the wake of the tragic passing of acclaimed filmmaker Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele. A Provocative Online Statement After the couple were found dead at their Los Angeles residence, Trump posted on social media to label the deceased director as "anguished and suffering". In a message, he claimed Reiner's death was "due to the anger he caused others through his enormous, relentless, and untreatable condition with a debilitating disease known as TRUMP DERANGEMENT SYNDROME". His comments quickly shifted to praising his own achievements, juxtaposing Reiner's alleged "raging obsession" and "clear paranoia" with what Trump called the "Golden Age of America". Law Enforcement Update and Arrest Authorities have since announced the detention of the couple's 32-year-old son, Nick, on charges related to homicide in relation to the case. Reports indicate his bail was set at a significant amount. A Wave of Criticism from Public Figures The reaction to Trump's post was immediate and scathing. This is a appalling and vile comment,” said actor Patrick Schwarzenegger. Television host Whoopi Goldberg, who called Reiner a close acquaintance, also criticized the statements. She referenced prior comments from Trump regarding the killing of an activist, asking, "Do you have no decency? Can you get any lower?" The state of California's Governor, Gavin Newsom, simply wrote, "He is a sick man." Mirroring this view, Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost said, "What a contemptible piece of trash." Senator Chris Murphy commented, "He's just lost it. Now saying the Reiners caused their own demise because they opposed him. Deeply disturbing." Criticism from Within Party Some Republican elected officials also expressed disapproval. Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene emphasized that the event was "a personal tragedy, not about political feuds or rivals". Greene also mentioned challenges with substance abuse and psychological well-being some families face. Fellow Republican representative, Thomas Massie, labeled Trump's discourse "unacceptable and disgraceful" considering the circumstances. He publicly dared members in his political party to justify the statements. The Director's History and Stance on Trump Rob Reiner was consistently a vocal critic of Donald Trump. During a past interview, 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 autocracy on the rise around the world," Reiner said. "If we crumble, there’s a risk that democratic systems crumble around the world." Regardless of his strong opposition, Reiner had previously expressed "complete revulsion" and condemned violence for political ends unequivocally after the killing of another individual. An Ironic Link: The Art of the Deal Adding 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 story of the session, noting Trump's request for "special hairspray" while posing on a skyscraper with a view of Central Park.