Minnesota Republicans Propose Bill to Classify 'Trump Derangement Syndrome' as Mental Illness

The bill, introduced by five GOP state senators, defines TDS as paranoia and hysteria triggered by Donald Trump’s policies, though it is unlikely to pass in the Democrat-controlled legislature.

The proposed legislation seeks to add 'Trump Derangement Syndrome' (TDS) to Minnesota's definition of mental illness, describing it as paranoia and hysteria in response to Trump's policies.
Symptoms listed in the bill include verbal hostility, aggression toward Trump supporters, and difficulty distinguishing legitimate policy differences from perceived psychological issues.
Republican lawmaker Glenn Gruenhagen defended the bill as addressing irrational and violent behavior by Trump critics, not mere political disagreements.
Democrats criticized the bill as a partisan stunt catering to far-right activists, arguing it distracts from addressing real issues affecting Minnesotans.
The bill is unlikely to pass due to the Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party's majority in the state legislature, though it has fueled debates over political polarization and mental health.