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Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Got ‘Trump Derangement Syndrome?' GOP lawmakers want the NIH to study an ‘epidemic on the left'
Pointing to an 'epidemic on the left,' two Republicans in the U.S. House are calling for a government-funded study of 'Trump Derangement Syndrome.' The bill sponsored by U.S. Reps. Warren Davidson, of Ohio, and Barry Moore, of Alabama, would direct the National Institutes of Health to "study the psychological and social roots" of "a phenomenon marked by extreme negative reactions to President Donald J. Trump." The pop affliction has 'divided families, the country, and led to nationwide violence—including two assassination attempts on President Trump. The TDS Research Act would require the NIH to study this toxic state of mind, so we can understand the root cause and identify solutions,' Davidson said in a statement. And 'instead of funding ludicrous studies such as giving methamphetamine to cats or teaching monkeys to gamble for their drinking water, the NIH should use that funding to research issues that are relevant to the real world,' Davidson added, referring to a malady that does not yet appear in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. And 'some individuals who suffer from Trump Derangement Syndrome have participated in nationwide political and social unrest, even trying to assassinate President Trump twice,' Moore chimed in, arguing that Davidson's 'common-sense bill will use already appropriated funds on an NIH study that can make a difference.' It's probably worth noting here that, in the annals of political affliction, TDS isn't new. In the early 2000s, columnist George Will asserted that President George W. Bush's fiercest critics suffered from 'Bush Derangement Syndrome.' And if you guessed that it was followed by 'Obama Derangement Syndrome,' give yourself a gold star. So is Trump Derangement Syndrome a mental illness or not? Writing for Psychology Today," Rob Whitley, who's in the psychiatry faculty at McGill University in Canada, said it could be, like its predecessors, what's broadly known as a 'folk category' of mental illness. 'The name itself explicitly suggests a 'syndrome,' which the Oxford English Dictionary defines as 'a characteristic combination of opinions, emotions, or behavior.' Several commentators have run with this, putting forth suggestions about opinions, emotions and behaviors characterizing TDS,' he wrote. The bottom line? It's probably too soon to tell. 'As such, further research is necessary to investigate the extreme reactions toward President Trump, in the same way that researchers investigate other extreme social phenomena, such as Beatlemania or the like,' Whitley wrote for Psychology Today. Trump uses 'personal time' to meet with mysterious crypto investors UPDATE: Harvard foreign students feel like 'poker chips,' consider transfer after Trump attacks Federal judge blocks Trump admin from revoking Harvard enrollment of foreign students Trump threatens Apple with 25% tariff if it doesn't make iPhones in the US Trump Commerce boss gets put on blast with 'no pain' tariff claim 'TDS has divided families, the country, and led to nationwide violence—including two assassination attempts on President Trump. The TDS Research Act would require the NIH to study this toxic state of mind, so we can understand the root cause and identify solutions.' said Rep. Davidson (R-OH). 'Trump Derangement Syndrome has become an epidemic on the Left,' said Rep. Moore (R-AL). 'Some individuals who suffer from Trump Derangement Syndrome have participated in nationwide political and social unrest, even trying to assassinate President Trump twice. Rep. Davidson's common-sense bill will use already appropriated funds on an NIH study that can make a difference.' Background: The TDS Research Act addresses a critical issue: the instinctual negative and often violent reaction to any supportive statement or event related to President Trump. By leveraging NIH's existing programs at the National Institute of Mental Health, the bill will: Investigate TDS's origins and contributing factors, including the media's role in amplifying the spread of TDS. Analyze its long-term impacts on individuals, communities, and public discourse. Explore interventions to mitigate extreme behaviors, informing strategies for a healthier public square. Provide data-driven insights into how media and polarization shape political violence and social unrest. Require an annual report to Congress. No Additional Spending: Uses existing NIH resources and avoids new spending. Read the original article on MassLive.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Ohio congressman introduces bill to study ‘Trump Derangement Syndrome'
WASHINGTON (WCMH) – An Ohio congressman introduced a bill asking the National Institute of Health to study 'Trump Derangement Syndrome,' or extreme negative reactions to President Donald Trump. Rep. Warren Davidson, a Republican representing southwestern Ohio, introduced the Trump Derangement Syndrome (TDS) Research Act of 2025 on May 15. Co-sponsored by Rep. Barry Moore (R-Alabama), the bill would research 'the instinctual negative and often violent reaction to any supportive statement or event related to President Trump.' 'The phenomenon at play here is political polarization, and this is something that has been studied extensively by social scientists like myself and many other people smarter than me,' Dominik Stecula, an expert on American politics and misinformation who teaches communication and political science at Ohio State, said. 'It includes dislike, distrust and even dehumanization of political opponents.' South-Western school board joins groups denouncing gender identity, DEI and non-English languages Trump Derangement Syndrome is not a new concept, with psychologist and political columnist Charles Krauthammer coining the term 'Bush Derangement Syndrome' in 2003. Former President Barack Obama faced a similar phrase in his presidency, as did Trump in his first term. However, experts agree it is a political reaction, not a medical condition. 'The idea that there is a 'Trump Derangement Syndrome' has no basis in medical or scientific fact; it is a myth,' said Thomas Nelson, head of the political psychology program at Ohio State University. 'Rep. Davidson's proposal tells me a lot more about him than about this supposed syndrome.' Nelson said Davidson's bill indicates a belief that anyone who disagrees with him or Trump 'must be ignorant, biased or deluded,' which he said is a common phenomenon in highly polarized societies. Davidson's proposal would study TDS as a formal condition, and he said the TDS Research Act would investigate TDS' origins and contributing factors, including 'the media's role in amplifying the spread of TDS.' It would also look at long-term effects and research how media and polarization shape political unrest. Ohio bill to celebrate 'natural family' month excludes LGBTQ+, single parents 'TDS has divided families, the country and led to nationwide violence — including two assassination attempts on President Trump,' Davidson said. 'The TDS Research Act would require the NIH to study this toxic state of mind, so we can understand the root cause and identify solutions.' Stecula agreed that TDS is not a real medical condition. He said there are already plenty of researchers who examine the psychology of political polarization. 'But that's not what this bill appears to be about. Instead, it seems to focus on branding political dissent as mental illness,' Stecula said. Stecula and Nelson pointed out the bill would use research funding at a time when the federal government is cracking down on university research, including cutting billions in mental health research. Davidson said the act would use existing NIH resources to avoid new spending and added it would be a better use of funds than some other NIH studies. Investigation finds Kroger overcharging for sale items 'Instead of funding ludicrous studies such as giving methamphetamine to cats or teaching monkeys to gamble for their drinking water, the NIH should use that funding to research issues that are relevant to the real world,' Davidson said. Nelson said it was unfortunate Davidson 'chose to make light' of serious cuts to research funding, especially to universities like Ohio State. More cuts may be coming; Trump's budget proposal cuts nearly $18 billion from the National Institute of Health and another $1 billion from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. 'It's no secret that Trump is no fan of these institutions, and has cut their funding drastically, in part because he feels that they are too 'woke' and politicized,' Nelson said. 'Ironically, Rep. Davidson's proposal, if it were serious, would be the ultimate example of politicizing scientific research for partisan benefit.' The act was referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce on May 15, but the Library of Congress does not yet have the bill's text online. No other action has yet been taken on the bill. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Ohio's Rep. Warren Davidson introduces bill to study 'Trump Derangement Syndrome'
U.S. Rep Warren Davidson wants the federal government to study "Trump Derangement Syndrome," a phrase that does not refer to an actual medical condition. Davidson, a Troy Republican, introduced a bill May 15 directing the National Institutes of Health to study the roots of "Trump Derangement Syndrome," calling it an issue that "affects the real world." The phrase bubbled up during President Donald Trump's first administration and is a tongue-in-cheek way of referring to a condition allegedly suffered by those who would automatically oppose Trump's every action. Recent presidents have been the subject of similar "derangement" syndromes by opponents, including George W. Bush and Barack Obama. 'TDS has divided families, the country, and led to nationwide violence — including two assassination attempts on President Trump. The TDS Research Act would require the NIH to study this toxic state of mind, so we can understand the root cause and identify solutions," Davidson said in a news release. Thomas Matthew Crooks, who shot at the president in Pennsylvania in July 2024, was registered as a Republican but once donated to a Democratic-leaning group, according to CNN. Ryan Routh, who staked out Trump in September 2024, registered as a Democrat but said he voted for Trump in 2016, according to Davidson's bill would require an annual report to Congress. Davidson represents Ohio's 8th Congressional District, which includes Butler, Darke and Preble counties, as well as parts of Hamilton and Miami counties. Regional politics reporter Erin Glynn can be reached at eglynn@ @ee_glynn on X or @eringlynn on Bluesky. This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Cincinnati area congressman wants to study Trump Derangement Syndrome
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Ohio's Rep. Warren Davidson introduces bill to study 'Trump Derangement Syndrome'
U.S. Rep Warren Davidson wants the federal government to study "Trump Derangement Syndrome," a phrase that does not refer to an actual medical condition. Davidson, a Troy Republican, introduced a bill May 15 directing the National Institutes of Health to study the roots of "Trump Derangement Syndrome," calling it an issue that "affects the real world." The phrase bubbled up during President Donald Trump's first administration and is a tongue-in-cheek way of referring to a condition allegedly suffered by those who would automatically oppose Trump's every action. Recent presidents have been the subject of similar "derangement" syndromes by opponents, including George W. Bush and Barack Obama. 'TDS has divided families, the country, and led to nationwide violence — including two assassination attempts on President Trump. The TDS Research Act would require the NIH to study this toxic state of mind, so we can understand the root cause and identify solutions," Davidson said in a news release. Thomas Matthew Crooks, who shot at the president in Pennsylvania in July 2024, was registered as a Republican but once donated to a Democratic-leaning group, according to CNN. Ryan Routh, who staked out Trump in September 2024, registered as a Democrat but said he voted for Trump in 2016, according to Davidson's bill would require an annual report to Congress. Davidson represents Ohio's 8th Congressional District, which includes Butler, Darke and Preble counties, as well as parts of Hamilton and Miami counties. Regional politics reporter Erin Glynn can be reached at eglynn@ @ee_glynn on X or @eringlynn on Bluesky. This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Cincinnati area congressman wants to study Trump Derangement Syndrome
Daily Mail
15-05-2025
- Politics
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE MAGA ally takes 'Trump Derangement Syndrome' outrage to next level with hilarious move trolling Democrats
To MAGA haters, thinking of Donald Trump evokes an automatic rage-filled response called 'Trump Derangement Syndrome,' and now Congress wants it studied. For nearly a decade, extreme political animus toward the 45th and 47th president has been commonplace. He has been called an enemy of democracy, a fascist and a dictator akin to Hitler by his political opponents, including from some within his own party. Trump has been so heavily demonized that his actions - maybe even his mere existence - have sparked nationwide protests, effigy burnings and multiple assassination attempts. So to finally get to the bottom of what is fueling the fiery outrage, Rep. Warren Davidson, R-Ohio, introduced the Trump Derangement Syndrome (TDS) Research Act of 2025 on Thursday to study this presidential phenomenon. 'TDS has divided families, the country, and led to nationwide violence—including two assassination attempts on President Trump,' Rep. Warren Davidson, R-Ohio, told the Daily Mail in a statement. Admittedly a messaging bill, the proposal seeks to leverage the National Institute of Health's existing programs to study the disorder. And it's shouldn't cost a dime. 'The TDS Research Act would require the NIH to study this toxic state of mind, so we can understand the root cause and identify solutions.' said Davidson. The bill would provide funds to study TDS symptoms, its origins, long-term effects and intervention methods, according to bill text reviewed by the Daily Mail. It defines TDS as 'intense, irrational emotional or cognitive reactions to President Donald J. Trump, his actions, or his public presence.' To avoid spending money on the program the bill will reallocate NIH resources inside the Institute of Mental Health. And compared to some of the projects that NIH has funded in the past, the TDS research is actually 'relevant' to everyday Americans, the congressman argues. 'Instead of funding ludicrous studies such as giving methamphetamine to cats or teaching monkeys to gamble for their drinking water, the NIH should use that funding to research issues that are relevant to the real world,' Davidson's statement continued. According to the Ohio Republican's office, the bill would direct the NIH to study the psychological and social roots of TDS. It would also direct the health agency to examine whether the media's coverage of Trump was a contributing factor to the spread of TDS. 'Notable early instances of TDS include certain media coverage amplifying polarized responses to Donald J. Trump's campaign rhetoric, which some observers cite as initial signs of TDS, though precise origins remain understudied,' the bill states. Finding 'patient zero' of TDS is also a priority, according to a one-pager of the legislation. Stipulations require that the NIH provide a report to Congress with data and its finding within two years of enacting the measure. The act is cosponsored by Alabama Republican Rep. Barry Moore. It is unclear if there is the appetite for such a messaging bill on the House floor at this point. House Republicans under Speaker Mike Johnson are rushing to cobble together a massive multi-trillion dollar 'big, beautiful bill' to pass Trump's agenda. They have a self-imposed deadline to finish their work before Memorial Day weekend next week. And as they work to enact tax cuts, the quest to find the origins of TDS will likely stay on the sidelines. In March, a group of GOP senators in Minnesota similarly filed a bill that would classify TDS as an official disorder. Their proposal explains that TDS manifests as 'verbal expressions of intense hostility' toward Donald Trump and 'overt acts of aggression and violence' against any person or thing that expresses support for the president.
