🔗 Share this article Fury Erupts as Former President Trump's Comments on Rob Reiner Draws Fierce Criticism Personalities from both sides of the partisan spectrum and the Hollywood world are coming together to denounce Donald Trump for his comments in the wake of the tragic passing of esteemed filmmaker Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele. A Controversial Social Media Post After the couple were found deceased at their Brentwood residence, Trump took to social media to label the late director as "anguished and struggling". In a message, he asserted Reiner's death was "due to the anger 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 "obvious paranoia" with what Trump described as the "unprecedented era of America". Law Enforcement Update and Detention Police have since confirmed the detention of the couple's adult son, Nick, on charges related to murder in relation to the case. Reports indicate his bond was set at a substantial sum. A Torrent of Condemnation from Celebrities and Politicians The response to Trump's words was immediate and harsh. This is a appalling and despicable comment,” remarked actor Patrick Schwarzenegger. Television host Whoopi Goldberg, who called Reiner a close acquaintance, also criticized the remarks. She pointed to previous comments from Trump about political violence, demanding, "Do you have no decency? Is it possible to get any lower?" The state of California's Governor, Gavin Newsom, simply stated, "He is a disturbed man." Echoing this view, US House member Maxwell Alejandro Frost declared, "What a contemptible piece of trash." Senator Chris Murphy added, "He's just lost it. Now implying the Reiners caused their own murder because they opposed him. Deeply disturbing." Criticism from His Own Political Ranks Some Republican elected officials also expressed disapproval. Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene emphasized that the event was "a family tragedy, not about politics or rivals". Greene also alluded to struggles with addiction and mental health within families. Fellow Republican representative, Thomas Massie, labeled Trump's discourse "inappropriate and disgraceful" given the circumstances. He publicly challenged members in his political party to justify the statements. The Director's History and Stance on Trump Rob Reiner was consistently a outspoken critic 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 authoritarian rule should Trump be reelected to power. "We see authoritarianism making its move around the world," Reiner noted. "If we fall, there’s a danger that democracy collapse around the world." Despite his strong criticisms, Reiner had previously shown "absolute horror" and condemned political violence without reservation after the killing of a different political figure. A Notable Connection: The Art of the Deal Providing a layer of past connection, Michele Reiner, previously Michele Singer, was the photographer who captured the photograph for Donald Trump's 1987 book, The Art of the Deal. Rob Reiner had previously recounted the anecdote of the session, noting Trump's request for "a specific hair product" while posing on a high-rise with a view of Central Park.