White House posts mock prescription for Trump Derangement Syndrome following president’s remarks

Politics
12 May 2026 • 4:56 AM MYT
The Independent
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White House posts mock prescription for Trump Derangement Syndrome following president’s remarks

  • President Donald Trump asserted that opposition to his policies is a "disease" he termed "Trump Derangement," claiming it's an "honor."
  • These comments were made during an Oval Office event focusing on new maternal health initiatives.
  • The White House's official X account subsequently posted a mock prescription for the non-existent condition, suggesting remedies like "trusting in Trump" and avoiding "fake news."
  • The term "Trump Derangement Syndrome" is a modern adaptation of "Bush Derangement Syndrome," coined by conservative columnist Charles Krauthammer in 2003 to describe irrational opposition.
  • The president has previously used the term to delegitimize opponents, including falsely attributing the death of director Rob Reiner to TDS.

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