🔗 Share this article Outrage Surges as Trump's Post on Rob Reiner Draws Sharp Backlash Figures from both sides of the political aisle and the entertainment world are uniting to censure former President Donald Trump for his remarks following the shocking deaths of renowned filmmaker Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele. An Inflammatory Online Statement After the couple were found dead at their Brentwood home, Trump posted on his platform to label the deceased director as "tortured and struggling". The message, he asserted Reiner's death was "because of the hostility he provoked others through his massive, unyielding, and incurable condition with a debilitating disease known as TRUMP DERANGEMENT SYNDROME". His comments then pivoted to praising his own achievements, contrasting Reiner's supposed "intense obsession" and "clear paranoia" with what Trump described as the "unprecedented era of America". Police Developments and Arrest Authorities have since confirmed the arrest of the Reiners' 32-year-old son, Nick, on suspicion of murder in connection with the incident. Reports indicate his bond was established at a substantial sum. A Torrent of Condemnation from Public Figures The response to Trump's words was swift and scathing. “What a vile and despicable comment,” said actor Patrick Schwarzenegger. Media personality Whoopi Goldberg, who called Reiner a friend, similarly condemned the statements. Goldberg pointed to prior rhetoric from Trump regarding the killing of an activist, asking, "Do you have no decency? Is it possible to get any worse?" California's Democratic governor, Gavin Newsom, simply wrote, "This is a disturbed man." Echoing this sentiment, Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost said, "He is a contemptible piece of garbage." Senator Chris Murphy commented, "He's just lost it. Now implying the Reiners caused their own murder because they didn’t support him. So sick." Criticism from His Own Political Ranks A number of GOP elected officials also expressed disapproval. Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene stated that the situation was "a family tragedy, not about political feuds or political enemies". She also alluded to challenges with addiction and mental health within families. Fellow Republican representative, Thomas Massie, labeled Trump's remarks "unacceptable and disgraceful" given the nature of the deaths. He openly challenged members in his party to defend the comments. Reiner's Legacy and Stance 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 warned about the dangers of autocracy if Trump return to power. "We see authoritarianism making its move around the world," Reiner noted. "If we crumble, there’s a danger that democracy collapse around the world." Despite his strong criticisms, Reiner had in the past expressed "complete revulsion" and denounced violence for political ends unequivocally following the killing of another political figure. A Notable Link: The Art of the Deal Adding a element of historical irony, Michele Reiner, formerly Michele Singer, was the photographer who shot the photograph for Donald Trump's iconic book, The Art of the Deal. Rob Reiner had previously recounted the anecdote of the session, noting Trump's demand for "special hairspray" as posing on a skyscraper with a view of Central Park.