A doctor makes bizarre claims about ‘Trump Derangement Syndrome,’ unveiling its alleged symptoms and fueling debate over its legitimacy.
A doctor recently made headlines by discussing a condition called “Trump Derangement Syndrome” or TDS.
This term is used by some people to describe intense feelings that some Americans have towards Donald Trump, the 47th President of the United States.
The doctor believes that these feelings can lead to strange behaviors and reactions.
Doctor reveals alleged symptoms of ‘Trump Derangement Syndrome’
Dr. Carole Lieberman, a doctor known for her conservative views, spoke about TDS in an interview.
She stated that this condition causes people to lose their ability to think clearly when it comes to Trump.
“The symptoms mirror mass psychosis, where people lose all rational thinking when it comes to Trump,” Lieberman explained.
According to her, it is not just a joke but a real psychological issue. She explained that the symptoms of TDS can resemble mass psychosis, where people react emotionally rather than logically.
Dr. Lieberman mentioned that some people may lash out verbally or even physically when they hear about Trump or his policies.
She believes that even seeing his face can trigger strong emotions. This reaction can also affect his supporters, leading them to become obsessive or paranoid.
“TDS causes otherwise logical individuals to become obsessive, paranoid, and even violent at the mere mention of Trump’s name—this level of emotional instability has real-world consequences.”
Republicans push for recognition of ‘Trump Derangement Syndrome’
The idea of TDS has gained some traction among certain Republicans.
Some of them in Minnesota are trying to make it an official term, even suggesting that it should be classified as a mental illness.
They believe that this could help explain the strong negative feelings some people have towards Trump.
However, this push has met with criticism. Many people feel that labeling political disagreement as a mental illness is inappropriate.
Critics argue that it trivializes real mental health issues and undermines serious discussions about political beliefs.
Experts weigh in on the condition
One psychologist, Dr. Holly Ann Schiff, disagrees with Dr. Lieberman’s views on TDS.
She argues that simply mentioning Trump’s name does not make people violent. Instead, she believes that the anger many feel stems from his political actions and policies.
Dr. Schiff thinks that the intense feelings people have towards Trump are valid reactions to his behavior and decisions.
Dr. Schiff also noted that the emotional response to Trump seems to have intensified since he returned to the White House for a second term.
She believes that more people are expressing their frustration now than during his first term.
This increase in emotion could be due to recent events, such as the last election, which many found surprising.
“I think it is a fair term because their reactions are far too intense and go beyond just measured criticism or disagreement.”
“I do think more people are experiencing this more now than in 2016-2020 because the emotional charge surrounding Trump has only grown stronger,” she went on.
“And some people might be more entrenched in their feelings now, especially after what they feel like was a surprising defeat in this past election.
“From a clinical and professional perspective, while patients addressed their discontent last time while he was in office, I don’t feel like the emotions were as high or dysregulated.”
Social media reactions
The discussion around TDS has sparked a lot of debate on social media.
Many users have made jokes about the term and the idea that it could be a real syndrome.
Some have commented that it seems absurd to label political feelings in such a way.
Others have expressed concern that this kind of language could be harmful to genuine discussions about mental health.
One user said: He’s turning America into a banana republic
The second user wrote: This is all so weird – if one dislikes what Trump is doing to the country, they can be classified as “mentally ill”. Let that sink in…
The third user said: This isn’t bazaar. This is history repeating. How soon we forget or didn’t pay attention. Complacency.
The fourth user commented: Cognitive decline increasing at alarming speed. Impeach now before he hits red button.
Another user said: Trump makes me sick I can’t stand to look at his orange face
Someone wrote: Obviously, these people were deranged before Trump.