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Figures from across the partisan spectrum and the Hollywood world are uniting to censure Donald Trump for his remarks following the tragic deaths of acclaimed filmmaker Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele.

A Controversial Online Post

After the couple were found deceased at their Brentwood home, Trump posted on social media to label the deceased director as "tortured and struggling". The message, he asserted Reiner's demise was "due to the anger he caused others through his enormous, relentless, and incurable condition with a mind-crippling disease known as TRUMP DERANGEMENT SYNDROME".

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

Police Developments and Detention

Authorities have since announced the detention of the couple's adult son, Nick, on charges related to homicide in connection with the case. It is reported his bond was set at a substantial sum.

A Wave of Criticism from Celebrities and Politicians

The response to Trump's post was swift and scathing.

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

Media personality Whoopi Goldberg, who called Reiner a friend, also condemned the remarks. Goldberg pointed to previous comments from Trump regarding political violence, demanding, "Have you no decency? Is it possible to get any lower?"

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

Mirroring this view, Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost declared, "What a despicable piece of garbage."

Senator Chris Murphy commented, "He's just crossed a line. Now saying the Reiners brought on their own murder because they opposed him. Deeply disturbing."

Rebuke from Within Party

A number of GOP elected officials also expressed disapproval.

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

Another GOP congressman, Thomas Massie, labeled Trump's discourse "inappropriate and disgraceful" given the nature of the deaths. He publicly challenged others in his political party to justify the comments.

The Director's History and Views on Trump

Rob Reiner was consistently a outspoken detractor of Donald Trump. In a previous interview, he argued Trump was "not psychologically suited" for the office. He had also warned about the dangers of authoritarian rule should Trump be reelected to power.

"There is autocracy making its move around the world," Reiner said. "Should the United States crumble, there’s a risk that democratic systems crumble around the world."

Despite his pointed opposition, Reiner had previously shown "complete revulsion" and denounced violence for political ends without reservation following the shooting of another political figure.

An Ironic Link: The Art of the Deal

Adding a element of past connection, Michele Reiner, formerly Michele Singer, was the artist who shot the photograph for Donald Trump's 1987 book, The Art of the Deal.

Rob Reiner had previously shared the story of the photo shoot, noting Trump's demand for "special hairspray" while posing on a high-rise with a view of Central Park.