Minnesota Republicans Propose Recognizing 'Trump Derangement Syndrome' as Mental Illness

The bill defines the term as a politically charged mental health condition, but it faces unlikely prospects in the Democrat-led state legislature.

Five Republican state senators in Minnesota have introduced a bill to classify 'Trump Derangement Syndrome' (TDS) as a recognized mental illness under state law.
The proposed legislation defines TDS as 'acute onset of paranoia' in response to Donald Trump's policies and presidency, with symptoms including 'general hysteria' and hostility toward Trump and his supporters.
The term 'Trump Derangement Syndrome' has been widely used by Trump supporters to dismiss criticism of the former president as irrational or overly emotional.
Democrats have criticized the bill as a partisan distraction, arguing it prioritizes political theatrics over meaningful legislation to address Minnesotans' needs.
With Democrats holding a narrow majority in the state Senate and the House evenly split, the bill is unlikely to progress beyond initial committee discussions.