Trump derangement syndrome

Trump Derangement Syndrome (often abbreviated as TDS) is a term that has been used in the media to describe a reaction to United States President Donald Trump by liberals, progressives, and Never Trump conservatives, who are said to respond to Trump's statements and political actions irrationally and with little regard to Trump's actual position or action taken.

Definition

The term "Trump Derangement Syndrome" was coined by Esther Goldberg in a column for the American Spectator during the 2016 United States presidential election in reference to the reaction of many liberals and Never Trump conservatives to the political rise of Donald Trump. The term has been used by some in the media to describe a "condition" in which individuals are so vehemently opposed to President Trump that they are unable to think clearly about his policies or actions.

Symptoms

Symptoms of Trump Derangement Syndrome may include: intense rage, frustration, and a sense of powerlessness in response to Trump's statements or actions; an obsessive need to criticize Trump, even in situations where it is not relevant or appropriate; and a tendency to interpret events in a way that confirms one's negative beliefs about Trump, even when alternative explanations are more plausible.

Criticism

Critics of the term argue that it is used to dismiss any criticism of Trump, regardless of its validity. They also argue that the term is a form of gaslighting, as it suggests that those who oppose Trump are irrational or mentally ill.

See also

• Political polarization in the United States
• Media bias in the United States
• Post-truth politics

References

Trump derangement syndrome Resources
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