"Trump Derangement Syndrome": The Political Insult Entering the Lexicon

A new term is being used by supporters of U.S. President Donald Trump to describe his critics. They call it "Trump Derangement Syndrome." The phrase suggests that opponents suffer from an irrational mental condition. It implies their criticism is not based on policy, but on a personal hatred for the president. Mental health experts have not recognized this as a real diagnosis. There is no psychiatric proof for the claim. However, many of the president's political opponents acknowledge a strong emotional response. They report feeling deep frustration or anger following his statements and actions. The term has become a common political insult. It is used to dismiss criticism without addressing its substance.