Trump derangement syndrome

Donald Trump in 2022

"Trump derangement syndrome" (TDS) is a pejorative term, usually for criticism or negative reactions to former United States president Donald Trump that are perceived to be irrational and to have little regard towards Trump's actual policy positions, or actions undertaken by his administration.[1] The term has mainly been used by Trump supporters to discredit any criticism of him, as a way of reframing the discussion by suggesting that his opponents are incapable of accurately perceiving the world.[2][3][4] Some journalists have used the term to call for restraint when judging Trump's statements and actions.[5][6][7]

Despite the usage of the term "syndrome" suggesting a medical condition, TDS is not an official medical diagnosis.[8] A 2021 research study found no evidence to support the existence of TDS among Trump detractors on the left, but instead found bias among his supporters.[9]

  1. ^ Cillizza, Chris (July 19, 2018). "What is 'Trump Derangement Syndrome'—and do you have it?". CNN. Archived from the original on December 27, 2022. Retrieved July 21, 2018.
  2. ^ Flaherty, Anne (July 18, 2018). "Trump's diagnosis for critics: 'Trump Derangement Syndrome'". Associated Press. Archived from the original on January 5, 2023. Retrieved August 1, 2018.
  3. ^ Zorn, Eric (July 31, 2018). "'Trump Derangement Syndrome' afflicts supporters more than critics of the president". Chicago Tribune. Archived from the original on March 31, 2019. Retrieved December 18, 2018.
  4. ^ Leonhardt, David (September 16, 2018). "'Trump Derangement Syndrome' Is a Myth". The New York Times. Archived from the original on November 25, 2022. Retrieved December 18, 2018.
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  8. ^ Flaherty, Anne (January 4, 2019). "Is "Trump Derangement Syndrome" a Real Mental Condition?". Psychology Today. Archived from the original on August 16, 2024. Retrieved May 18, 2024.
  9. ^ Franks, Andrew S.; Hesami, Farhang (September 18, 2021). "Seeking Evidence of The MAGA Cult and Trump Derangement Syndrome: An Examination of (A)symmetric Political Bias". Societies. 11 (3): 113. doi:10.3390/soc11030113. Trump supporters consistently showed bias in favor of the interests and ostensible positions of Trump, whereas Trump's detractors did not show an opposing bias ... Results of the current study do not support the broad existence of so-called "Trump Derangement Syndrome" on the left, but they may lend credence to accusations that some Trump supporters have a cult-like loyalty to the 45th president.