Donald Trump once again railed against the media and his detractors while unveiling the controversial Moms.gov website for mothers, claiming they suffer from what he called 'Trump Derangement Syndrome.'
Trump's Claims About a 'Disease'
'They've got serious Trump Derangement Syndrome, which is actually a disease,' Trump asserted in a video shared online by White House communications adviser Margo Martin. It is not an official medical diagnosis. 'I'm hearing it is actually a disease,' Trump added. Again, it is not.
'They've got serious Trump Derangement Syndrome, which is actually a disease. I'm hearing it is actually a disease. It's an honor,' Trump said in the video.
What Is 'Trump Derangement Syndrome'?
'Trump Derangement Syndrome' is a partisan insult frequently used by Trump and his allies to attack those who disagree with the president. The term has no basis in medical science.
The White House later leaned into the remark by sharing a mock patient information form online, suggesting treatment for 'TDS' included 'trusting in Trump,' 'listen to national anthem,' 'limit fake news,' and 'don't be a Panican.'
Reactions on Social Media
Critics on X quickly responded with their own edited versions of the graphic. One version claimed treatment for a 'lack of critical thinking' included 'stop listening to Trump,' 'turn off Fox News,' 'delete Truth Social,' and 'throw away red hat.'
Trump supporters diagnosing everyone else with 'Trump Derangement Syndrome' while treating every Trump tweet like a holy prescription is peak political comedy, one user commented. Others criticized the White House for engaging in such rhetoric, with one user saying, 'What kind of government does shit like this. Grow up White House.' Another user suggested, 'Now do Trump Disappointment Syndrome.'
The most unrealistic part of this prescription is American healthcare giving out treatment for free, one user noted. Another responded, 'Trusting in Trump IS TDS.' Some users accused the White House of spreading propaganda and having a fifth-grade education.
