Trump Faces Bipartisan Backlash for Blaming Rob Reiner's Murder on 'Trump Derangement Syndrome'

President Donald Trump faced a storm of bipartisan condemnation Monday after posting inflammatory remarks on Truth Social suggesting that filmmaker Rob Reiner and his wife Michele were murdered because of the celebrated director's criticism of the president. The shocking comments came just one day after Reiner, 78, and his wife Michele Singer Reiner, 68, were found stabbed to death in their Brentwood home in Los Angeles. Their 32-year-old son Nick Reiner was arrested Sunday night and booked on $4 million bail in connection with the apparent homicide. In his Truth Social post, Trump claimed the Reiners had died "reportedly due to the anger he caused others through his massive, unyielding, and incurable affliction with a mind crippling disease known as TRUMP DERANGEMENT SYNDROME." The president described Reiner as "tortured and struggling, but once very talented" and alleged he had "driven people CRAZY by his raging obsession of President Donald J. Trump." The remarks represented a dramatic departure from the traditional presidential role of offering consolation or tribute after the death of a public figure. Critics across the political spectrum condemned the comments as "perverse," "sick," and "disgusting." Hollywood figures led the charge in denouncing Trump's statements, with tributes for Reiner pouring in from celebrities and movie industry figures who praised the director of classics like "When Harry Met Sally," "The Princess Bride," "A Few Good Men," and "Stand By Me." Notably, the backlash extended beyond Trump's usual critics to include some of his own supporters. The remarks triggered a wave of unusually negative responses on Truth Social, with some Trump loyalists expressing shock at the president's comments. Republicans criticized what they saw as an inappropriate politicization of a family tragedy. "He can do better," some Trump supporters said, marking a rare instance of public dissent among the party faithful since Trump's return to the White House. When pressed about his comments in the Oval Office, Trump doubled down on his criticism of Reiner, stating: "I wasn't a fan of Rob Reiner at all in any way, shape or form." The president showed no signs of backing down from his inflammatory rhetoric despite the widespread condemnation. Police have provided no evidence linking the killings to any political motivation. According to reports, Nick Reiner has struggled with addiction and mental health issues for years. The Los Angeles Times reported that his mother had grown increasingly concerned about his mental health in recent weeks. The night before the murders, Nick reportedly disrupted a party hosted by Conan O'Brien, interrupting actor Bill Hader and storming off, leaving his parents embarrassed about his ongoing struggles. Nick Reiner, a screenwriter who co-wrote the 2016 film "Being Charlie" about his battles with heroin addiction and homelessness, had spoken publicly about his years of addiction, rehab, and periods of homelessness. Rob Reiner was a longtime Democratic supporter who raised millions of dollars for the party and campaigned forcefully against Trump throughout his political career. However, there is no evidence that his political activism played any role in the tragic events that unfolded at the family's Los Angeles home. The case has been handed over to the Los Angeles Police Department's robbery-homicide division, with prosecutors preparing to review the charges against Nick Reiner. Police described the incident as "very tragic" as the investigation continues. The controversy highlights Trump's continued willingness to make inflammatory statements even in the face of tragedy, drawing criticism from across the political spectrum and raising questions about presidential decorum in times of national mourning.