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Personalities from across the partisan aisle and the entertainment world are uniting to denounce Donald Trump for his statements following the shocking passing of acclaimed director Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele.

A Provocative Social Media Post

After the couple were found dead at their Brentwood residence, Trump took to his platform to label the deceased director as "anguished and suffering". In a message, he asserted Reiner's death was "because of the anger he caused others through his massive, unyielding, and incurable condition with a mind-crippling disease known as TRUMP DERANGEMENT SYNDROME".

The post quickly shifted to praising his own achievements, juxtaposing Reiner's alleged "raging obsession" and "obvious paranoia" with what Trump described as the "Golden Age of America".

Police Update and Detention

Authorities have since announced the arrest of the couple's 32-year-old son, Nick, on charges related to homicide in relation to the case. Reports indicate his bond was set at a significant amount.

A Torrent of Criticism from Celebrities and Politicians

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

This is a appalling and vile statement,” said actor Patrick Schwarzenegger.

Television host Whoopi Goldberg, who called Reiner a close acquaintance, also condemned the statements. She pointed to previous comments from Trump about the killing of an activist, demanding, "Have you no shame? Can you get any worse?"

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

Echoing this sentiment, US House member Maxwell Alejandro Frost declared, "What a despicable piece of trash."

Senator Chris Murphy commented, "He's just lost it. Now implying the Reiners brought on their own murder because they opposed him. Deeply disturbing."

Rebuke from His Own Political Ranks

A number of Republican elected officials also voiced disapproval.

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

Another GOP congressman, Thomas Massie, labeled Trump's discourse "unacceptable and disrespectful" considering the nature of the deaths. He publicly challenged members in his party to defend the statements.

The Director's Legacy and Views on Trump

Rob Reiner was long a outspoken critic of Donald Trump. During a past interview, he stated Trump was "not psychologically suited" for the presidency. He had also warned about the risks of autocracy should Trump return to power.

"There is autocracy on the rise around the world," Reiner said. "Should the United States crumble, there’s a danger that democratic systems collapse around the world."

Regardless of his strong opposition, Reiner had in the past shown "absolute horror" and denounced violence for political ends without reservation after the shooting of another individual.

An Ironic Link: The Art of the Deal

Adding a element of past irony, Michele Reiner, formerly Michele Singer, was the photographer who shot the cover image for Donald Trump's iconic book, The Art of the Deal.

Rob Reiner had previously shared the story of the session, mentioning Trump's demand for "a specific hair product" as being photographed on a skyscraper overlooking Central Park.