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Figures from both sides of the partisan divide and the Hollywood world are uniting to condemn Donald Trump for his comments following the tragic passing of esteemed director Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele.

An Inflammatory Social Media Post

Following the discovery of the couple dead at their Los Angeles home, Trump took to his platform to label the deceased director as "anguished and suffering". The message, he asserted Reiner's demise was "due to the hostility he caused others through his massive, unyielding, 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 described as the "Golden Age of America".

Police Update and Arrest

Police have since confirmed the arrest of the couple's adult son, Nick, on charges related to homicide in relation to the case. It is reported his bail was set at a substantial amount.

A Wave of Condemnation from Celebrities and Politicians

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

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

Media personality Whoopi Goldberg, who called Reiner a close acquaintance, also criticized the remarks. Goldberg referenced prior comments from Trump about the killing of an activist, demanding, "Do you have no decency? Can you get any worse?"

The state of California's Governor, Gavin Newsom, succinctly stated, "He is a disturbed man."

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

Senator Chris Murphy commented, "Trump has just crossed a line. Now saying the Reiners caused their own demise because they didn’t support him. Deeply disturbing."

Rebuke from Within Political Ranks

A number of GOP lawmakers also voiced dismay.

Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene emphasized that the event was "a family tragedy, not about politics or rivals". Greene also mentioned struggles with addiction and psychological well-being some families face.

Fellow Republican representative, Thomas Massie, called Trump's discourse "unacceptable and disrespectful" given the nature of the deaths. He publicly dared members in his party to defend the comments.

Reiner's History and Stance on Trump

Rob Reiner was long a outspoken critic of Donald Trump. In a past conversation, he argued Trump was "mentally unfit" for the presidency. He had also warned about the dangers of autocracy if Trump be reelected to power.

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

Despite his pointed criticisms, Reiner had in the past expressed "complete revulsion" and condemned political violence unequivocally after the killing of another political figure.

A Notable Connection: The Art of the Deal

Providing a element of historical irony, Michele Reiner, formerly Michele Singer, was the photographer who captured the photograph 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" while being photographed on a skyscraper with a view of Central Park.