🔗 Share this article Fury Explodes as Trump's Social Media Remarks on Director Rob Reiner Spurs Fierce Backlash Personalities from across the political spectrum and the Hollywood world are uniting to denounce former President Donald Trump for his statements following the shocking deaths of acclaimed director Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele. An Inflammatory Online Statement After the couple were found deceased at their Los Angeles home, Trump took to his platform to describe the late director as "tortured and struggling". In a post, he claimed Reiner's demise was "due to the hostility he caused others through his enormous, unyielding, and untreatable affliction 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". Police Developments and Detention Authorities have since confirmed the detention of the Reiners' 32-year-old son, Nick, on charges related to homicide in connection with the case. It is reported his bail was established at a substantial amount. A Torrent of Criticism from Public Figures The response to Trump's post was swift and harsh. This is a appalling and vile comment,” remarked actor Patrick Schwarzenegger. Media personality Whoopi Goldberg, who called Reiner a close acquaintance, similarly condemned the remarks. She referenced previous rhetoric from Trump regarding the killing of an activist, demanding, "Do you have no decency? Can you get any lower?" California's Democratic governor, Gavin Newsom, succinctly stated, "This is a disturbed man." Echoing this view, US House member Maxwell Alejandro Frost said, "He is a despicable piece of trash." Senator Chris Murphy commented, "Trump has just crossed a line. Now implying the Reiners caused their own murder because they opposed him. Deeply disturbing." Criticism from His Own Political Ranks Some Republican lawmakers also voiced dismay. Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene stated that the event was "a personal tragedy, not about politics or political enemies". She also mentioned struggles with addiction and psychological well-being within families. Another GOP representative, Thomas Massie, called Trump's discourse "unacceptable and disgraceful" given the circumstances. He openly dared members in his political party to justify the statements. The Director's History and Views on Trump Rob Reiner was long a vocal detractor of Donald Trump. During a previous interview, he argued Trump was "not psychologically suited" for the office. He had also cautioned about the risks of autocracy if Trump be reelected to power. "There is authoritarianism making its move around the world," Reiner noted. "If we crumble, there’s a danger that democratic systems crumble around the world." Despite his strong criticisms, Reiner had previously shown "complete revulsion" and condemned violence for political ends without reservation after the killing of a different individual. An Ironic Link: The Art of the Deal Adding a layer of past irony, Michele Reiner, previously Michele Singer, was the photographer who shot 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 "a specific hair product" as posing on a skyscraper with a view of Central Park.