🔗 Share this article Fury Surges as Former President Trump's Social Media Remarks on Rob Reiner Draws Widespread Backlash Figures from across the political aisle and the Hollywood world are uniting to censure former President Donald Trump for his comments in the wake of the tragic passing of acclaimed filmmaker Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele. An Inflammatory Social Media Post Following the discovery of the couple dead at their Los Angeles residence, Trump posted on his platform to label the late director as "anguished and suffering". In a message, he claimed Reiner's death 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 praising his own achievements, contrasting Reiner's alleged "intense obsession" and "obvious paranoia" with what Trump called the "unprecedented era of America". Police Developments and Arrest Authorities have since confirmed the detention of the couple's adult son, Nick, on charges related to homicide in connection with the case. Reports indicate his bond was set at a substantial amount. A Torrent of Criticism from Celebrities and Politicians The reaction to Trump's words was immediate and harsh. “What a disgusting and vile statement,” remarked actor Patrick Schwarzenegger. Media personality Whoopi Goldberg, who described Reiner a friend, also condemned the statements. She referenced previous comments from Trump regarding the killing of an activist, demanding, "Do you have no decency? Can you get any lower?" The state of California's Governor, Gavin Newsom, simply wrote, "This is a disturbed man." Mirroring this sentiment, Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost said, "What a despicable piece of garbage." Senator Chris Murphy commented, "He's just lost it. Now implying the Reiners brought on their own demise because they didn’t support him. Deeply disturbing." Criticism from Within Political Ranks Some GOP elected officials also expressed dismay. Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene emphasized that the situation was "a family tragedy, not about politics or political enemies". Greene also mentioned challenges with substance abuse and mental health some families face. Fellow Republican representative, Thomas Massie, labeled Trump's discourse "unacceptable and disgraceful" given the circumstances. He openly challenged members in his party to defend the statements. Reiner's Legacy and Views on Trump Rob Reiner was long a outspoken detractor of Donald Trump. In a previous interview, he argued Trump was "mentally unfit" for the presidency. He had also warned about the risks of autocracy if Trump be reelected to power. "We see authoritarianism making its move around the world," Reiner noted. "Should the United States fall, there’s a danger that democracy crumble around the world." Regardless of his strong criticisms, Reiner had previously shown "complete revulsion" and denounced violence for political ends unequivocally after the shooting of a different individual. An Ironic Connection: The Art of the Deal Adding a element of past connection, Michele Reiner, previously Michele Singer, was the photographer who captured the cover image for Donald Trump's iconic book, The Art of the Deal. Rob Reiner had previously shared the story of the photo shoot, noting Trump's request for "special hairspray" as being photographed on a skyscraper overlooking Central Park.