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Individuals from across the political spectrum and the Hollywood world are uniting to denounce Donald Trump for his statements following the tragic passing of esteemed director Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele.

A Controversial Online Statement

After the couple were found deceased at their Brentwood home, Trump took to social media to label the deceased director as "tortured and suffering". The message, he asserted Reiner's demise was "because of the hostility he provoked others through his massive, unyielding, and untreatable condition with a mind-crippling disease known as TRUMP DERANGEMENT SYNDROME".

His comments quickly shifted to praising his own achievements, juxtaposing Reiner's supposed "raging obsession" and "clear paranoia" with what Trump called the "unprecedented era of America".

Police Developments and Arrest

Police have since confirmed the detention of the couple's adult son, Nick, on suspicion of homicide in relation to the case. Reports indicate his bail was established at a substantial amount.

A Torrent of Criticism from Celebrities and Politicians

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

“What a appalling and despicable statement,” said actor Patrick Schwarzenegger.

Media personality Whoopi Goldberg, who described Reiner a friend, similarly condemned the remarks. Goldberg referenced previous comments from Trump about political violence, demanding, "Do you have no decency? Is it possible to get any worse?"

The state of California's Governor, Gavin Newsom, simply wrote, "This is a sick man."

Echoing this sentiment, Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost declared, "He is a contemptible piece of garbage."

Senator Chris Murphy added, "He's just lost it. Now saying the Reiners brought on their own murder because they opposed him. So sick."

Criticism from Within Party

Some Republican elected officials also voiced disapproval.

Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene stated that the situation was "a family tragedy, not about politics or rivals". She also alluded to struggles with substance abuse and psychological well-being within families.

Another Republican representative, Thomas Massie, labeled Trump's remarks "inappropriate and disrespectful" considering the nature of the deaths. He publicly challenged members in his political party to justify the comments.

Reiner's History and Views on Trump

Rob Reiner was long a outspoken critic of Donald Trump. In a previous interview, he stated Trump was "mentally unfit" for the presidency. He had also cautioned about the risks of authoritarian rule if Trump return to power.

"We see authoritarianism on the rise around the world," Reiner noted. "Should the United States fall, there’s a risk that democratic systems collapse around the world."

Regardless of his strong criticisms, Reiner had in the past expressed "absolute horror" and condemned violence for political ends unequivocally following the shooting of a different political figure.

An Ironic Connection: The Art of the Deal

Providing a element of historical irony, Michele Reiner, previously Michele Singer, was the artist who captured the photograph for Donald Trump's iconic book, The Art of the Deal.

Rob Reiner had once recounted the story of the photo shoot, noting Trump's request for "a specific hair product" as posing on a high-rise overlooking Central Park.