"Donald Trump: "An extremely sad event occurred last night Rob Reiner was one of Donald Trump's most prominent critics

U.S. President Donald Trump sparked widespread controversy following the death of director Rob Reiner and his wife, Michelle Singer Reiner, who were found dead inside their home in Brentwood, California.

Trump, 79, posted on the platform "Truth Social" a message many considered unusual, suggesting that the couple's deaths were linked to "the anger he caused in others" due to what he called "Trump-hate syndrome."

Trump wrote in his post: "An extremely sad event occurred last night in Hollywood. May Rob and Michelle rest in peace!" — an implicit reference to the sharp criticism Reiner had directed at him and his administration.

Rob Reiner, who died at the age of 78, had been one of Trump's most outspoken critics. Two months before his death, he gave strong statements warning about the dangers of the administration to American democracy, describing the political climate during Trump's second term as "far exceeding the McCarthy era."

Trump's response drew wide criticism, as most commentary on Reiner's death focused on his artistic legacy and distinguished cinematic career, while the president chose to link the incident to political and personal conflicts, sparking a wave of debate among media and the public.

Meanwhile, authorities confirmed that Nick, the couple’s son, is in custody facing charges of murdering his parents, with bail set at $4 million, while the family has urged the media and public to respect their privacy during this difficult and sorrowful period.