🔗 Share this article Fury Surges as Former President Trump's Social Media Remarks on Rob Reiner Draws Fierce Rebuke Figures from both sides of the partisan spectrum and the entertainment world are coming together to censure former President Donald Trump for his statements in the wake of the shocking passing of esteemed director Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele. A Controversial Social Media Post After the couple were found dead at their Los Angeles residence, Trump took to his platform to label the deceased director as "tortured and suffering". In a post, he asserted Reiner's death was "because of the anger he provoked others through his massive, relentless, and untreatable affliction with a debilitating disease known as TRUMP DERANGEMENT SYNDROME". The post quickly shifted to praising his own achievements, juxtaposing Reiner's supposed "raging obsession" and "clear paranoia" with what Trump called the "Golden Age of America". Police Update and Detention Authorities have since confirmed the detention of the Reiners' adult son, Nick, on suspicion of homicide in connection with the incident. It is reported his bond was established at a substantial amount. A Torrent of Condemnation from Public Figures The response to Trump's post was swift and scathing. This is a appalling and despicable comment,” remarked actor Patrick Schwarzenegger. Media personality Whoopi Goldberg, who called Reiner a friend, similarly criticized the remarks. Goldberg referenced previous comments from Trump regarding the killing of an activist, asking, "Have you no decency? Can you get any lower?" California's Democratic governor, Gavin Newsom, simply wrote, "This is a sick man." Mirroring this sentiment, US House member Maxwell Alejandro Frost said, "What a contemptible piece of garbage." Senator Chris Murphy commented, "He's just lost it. Now saying Rob and Michele Reiner brought on their own demise because they didn’t support him. Deeply disturbing." Criticism from His Own Political Ranks A number of GOP elected officials also expressed dismay. Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene stated that the event was "a personal tragedy, not about politics or rivals". Greene also alluded to challenges with addiction and psychological well-being some families face. Another GOP representative, Thomas Massie, labeled Trump's remarks "unacceptable and disrespectful" considering the circumstances. He openly challenged others in his party to justify the comments. The Director's History and Stance on Trump Rob Reiner was long a vocal detractor of Donald Trump. During a past conversation, he argued Trump was "not psychologically suited" for the presidency. He had also warned about the dangers of autocracy should Trump return to power. "We see authoritarianism on the rise around the world," Reiner said. "If we fall, there’s a risk that democratic systems crumble around the world." Regardless of his strong criticisms, Reiner had previously expressed "complete revulsion" and denounced violence for political ends without reservation following the shooting of another individual. An Ironic Connection: The Art of the Deal Providing a element of historical connection, Michele Reiner, previously Michele Singer, was the artist who captured the photograph for Donald Trump's iconic book, The Art of the Deal. Rob Reiner had previously shared the anecdote of the session, mentioning Trump's request for "a specific hair product" as being photographed on a skyscraper with a view of Central Park.