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Personalities from across the partisan divide and the Hollywood industry are uniting to denounce Donald Trump for his remarks in the wake of the shocking deaths of esteemed director Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele.

An Inflammatory Online Statement

After the couple were found deceased at their Los Angeles home, Trump posted on his platform to describe the deceased director as "anguished and struggling". The post, he asserted Reiner's demise was "due to the anger he provoked others through his enormous, relentless, and incurable affliction with a mind-crippling disease known as TRUMP DERANGEMENT SYNDROME".

The post quickly shifted to self-praise, juxtaposing Reiner's alleged "raging obsession" and "obvious paranoia" with what Trump called the "Golden Age of America".

Police Update and Arrest

Police 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 bail was established at a significant sum.

A Wave of Condemnation from Celebrities and Politicians

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

This is a disgusting and vile statement,” remarked actor Patrick Schwarzenegger.

Media personality Whoopi Goldberg, who described Reiner a close acquaintance, also criticized the statements. Goldberg referenced prior comments from Trump regarding the killing of an activist, asking, "Do you have no shame? Is it possible to get any lower?"

California's Governor, Gavin Newsom, succinctly stated, "He is a disturbed man."

Mirroring this sentiment, Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost declared, "He is a contemptible piece of trash."

Senator Chris Murphy commented, "Trump has just lost it. Now saying Rob and Michele Reiner brought on their own murder because they didn’t support him. Deeply disturbing."

Criticism from His Own Party

Some Republican lawmakers also expressed dismay.

Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene stated that the situation was "a family tragedy, not about politics or rivals". Greene also alluded to struggles with substance abuse and psychological well-being within families.

Another Republican congressman, Thomas Massie, called Trump's discourse "inappropriate and disrespectful" considering the circumstances. He publicly challenged members in his party to defend the comments.

The Director's Legacy and Stance on Trump

Rob Reiner was consistently a outspoken critic of Donald Trump. In a previous conversation, he argued Trump was "not psychologically suited" for the office. He had also warned about the risks of autocracy should Trump return to power.

"We see autocracy on the rise around the world," Reiner said. "If we fall, there’s a danger that democracy collapse around the world."

Despite his strong criticisms, Reiner had in the past shown "absolute horror" and condemned violence for political ends without reservation following the killing of another political figure.

A Notable Connection: The Art of the Deal

Adding a element of past irony, Michele Reiner, previously Michele Singer, was the photographer who captured the cover image for Donald Trump's 1987 book, The Art of the Deal.

Rob Reiner had once shared the anecdote of the session, noting Trump's demand for "special hairspray" while being photographed on a skyscraper with a view of Central Park.