TDS reinforces this same process : it's everyone else's fault.

ai:

Trump Derangement Syndrome (TDS) is a pejorative, non-clinical term used primarily by supporters of Donald Trump to characterise negative reactions to him as irrational, hysterical, or disconnected from reality.  It is not a recognised medical or psychological diagnosis and does not appear in the DSM-5 or any professional manual.

Origin and Usage. The phrase traces back to Charles Krauthammer, who coined "Bush Derangement Syndrome" in 2003; it was later adapted for Trump during his 2016 campaign.  While originally aimed at critics accused of blind hatred, the term has also been used by some analysts to describe unwavering, fact-resistant support among Trump's base.  Politicians and media figures frequently employ the label to dismiss criticism or reframe opposition as a psychological flaw rather than a policy disagreement.

Political and Legislative Context. In 2025, the term gained legislative attention when Representative Warren Davidson introduced the TDS Research Act to direct the NIH to study the phenomenon, and Minnesota legislators unsuccessfully proposed classifying it as a mental illness.  Critics argue the term functions as a form of gaslighting to shut down debate, while others contend it highlights genuine polarisation and emotional distress caused by Trump's presidency.

Ai_Took_Our_Jobs wrote on Jun 15^th, 2026 at 12:12am:



What is "TSD?"

Funny how the symptoms of HODS (Hillary-Obama Syndrome), which were first noticed as early as 1992, and are still going strong, have never been studied or given the attention that TDS has ...