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Personalities from across the partisan spectrum and the entertainment industry are coming together to censure Donald Trump for his remarks in the wake of the tragic deaths of acclaimed filmmaker Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele.

A Provocative Online Post

After the couple were found deceased at their Brentwood home, Trump took to his platform to label the deceased director as "tortured and suffering". The post, he claimed Reiner's demise was "due to the hostility he caused others through his enormous, relentless, and incurable condition with a debilitating disease known as TRUMP DERANGEMENT SYNDROME".

The post then pivoted to self-praise, juxtaposing Reiner's alleged "raging obsession" and "obvious paranoia" with what Trump called the "Golden Age of America".

Police Developments and Arrest

Authorities have since announced the arrest of the couple's 32-year-old son, Nick, on suspicion of homicide in connection with the incident. It is reported his bond was set at a significant amount.

A Wave of Condemnation from Celebrities and Politicians

The reaction to Trump's words was immediate and scathing.

This is a vile and despicable statement,” said actor Patrick Schwarzenegger.

Television host Whoopi Goldberg, who called Reiner a close acquaintance, also criticized the statements. She pointed to previous comments from Trump regarding political violence, demanding, "Have you no shame? Can you get any lower?"

California's Governor, Gavin Newsom, succinctly wrote, "He is a disturbed man."

Echoing this sentiment, US House member Maxwell Alejandro Frost said, "He is a despicable piece of garbage."

Senator Chris Murphy added, "Trump has just crossed a line. Now implying Rob and Michele Reiner brought on their own murder because they didn’t support him. So sick."

Rebuke from Within Political Ranks

A number of GOP lawmakers also expressed dismay.

Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene stated that the event was "a personal tragedy, not about politics or political enemies". Greene also alluded to challenges with substance abuse and psychological well-being within families.

Fellow Republican representative, Thomas Massie, labeled Trump's discourse "unacceptable and disrespectful" considering the circumstances. He openly dared others in his political party to justify the comments.

Reiner's Legacy and Views on Trump

Rob Reiner was consistently a vocal critic of Donald Trump. In a past interview, he stated Trump was "not psychologically suited" for the office. He had also warned about the risks of autocracy should Trump be reelected to power.

"We see authoritarianism on the rise around the world," Reiner noted. "Should the United States crumble, there’s a danger that democracy collapse around the world."

Despite his strong opposition, Reiner had in the past shown "absolute horror" and denounced political violence unequivocally after the killing of another political figure.

A Notable Link: The Art of the Deal

Adding a layer of historical irony, Michele Reiner, formerly Michele Singer, was the artist who captured the cover image for Donald Trump's 1987 book, The Art of the Deal.

Rob Reiner had once recounted the anecdote of the session, noting Trump's demand for "special hairspray" as posing on a skyscraper with a view of Central Park.