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Figures from across the partisan divide and the entertainment world are coming together to condemn former President Donald Trump for his statements following the shocking deaths of acclaimed filmmaker Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele.

A Controversial Social Media Post

After the couple were found dead at their Los Angeles home, Trump took to his platform to describe the late director as "anguished and suffering". In a message, he asserted Reiner's death was "due to the anger he provoked others through his enormous, relentless, and untreatable condition with a mind-crippling disease known as TRUMP DERANGEMENT SYNDROME".

His comments then pivoted to self-praise, juxtaposing Reiner's supposed "intense obsession" and "clear paranoia" with what Trump described as the "Golden Age of America".

Law Enforcement Update and Arrest

Police have since confirmed the arrest of the Reiners' adult son, Nick, on charges related to homicide in connection with the incident. Reports indicate his bond was set at a significant amount.

A Wave of Condemnation from Public Figures

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

This is a appalling and despicable comment,” remarked public figure Patrick Schwarzenegger.

Media personality Whoopi Goldberg, who described Reiner a friend, also criticized the remarks. Goldberg referenced prior rhetoric from Trump about the killing of an activist, demanding, "Have you no shame? Can you get any worse?"

California's Democratic governor, Gavin Newsom, simply stated, "This is a disturbed man."

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

Senator Chris Murphy added, "Trump has just lost it. Now implying the Reiners caused their own murder because they didn’t support him. Deeply disturbing."

Rebuke from Within Party

Some GOP lawmakers also voiced dismay.

Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene stated that the event was "a family tragedy, not about politics or political enemies". Greene also mentioned struggles with substance abuse and mental health within families.

Fellow Republican representative, Thomas Massie, called Trump's remarks "unacceptable and disrespectful" given the circumstances. He openly dared members in his party to defend the statements.

The Director's History and Views on Trump

Rob Reiner was consistently a vocal critic of Donald Trump. In a past interview, he argued Trump was "not psychologically suited" for the presidency. He had also cautioned about the dangers of autocracy if Trump return to power.

"There is autocracy on the rise around the world," Reiner noted. "If we fall, there’s a risk that democracy collapse around the world."

Regardless of his strong criticisms, Reiner had in the past shown "complete revulsion" and denounced political violence without reservation following the shooting of another political figure.

An Ironic Link: The Art of the Deal

Adding a element of historical connection, Michele Reiner, previously Michele Singer, was the photographer who shot the photograph for Donald Trump's iconic book, The Art of the Deal.

Rob Reiner had once shared the story of the photo shoot, noting Trump's demand for "a specific hair product" as posing on a skyscraper overlooking Central Park.