DAVID MARCUS: Trump Derangement Syndrome isn't mental illness, it's mass hysteria
David Marcus argues that Trump Derangement Syndrome (TDS) is a form of mass hysteria rather than a mental illness. He emphasizes that addressing the phenomenon requires changing media messaging rather than focusing on individual treatment. The article highlights perspectives from Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and psychotherapist Jonathan Alpert on the prevalence and impact of TDS.
- ▪Robert F. Kennedy Jr. suggested that Trump Derangement Syndrome could be classified with an ICD code.
- ▪Psychotherapist Jonathan Alpert claims that 75% of his liberal patients exhibit symptoms of TDS.
- ▪Marcus contends that TDS is a classic example of mass hysteria that needs systemic solutions.
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. DAVID MARCUS: Trump Derangement Syndrome isn't mental illness, it's mass hysteria Article argues the phenomenon is classic mass hysteria that can only be addressed by fixing media messaging, not individuals By David Marcus Fox News Published May 23, 2026 10:24am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Schmitt warns ‘Trump derangement syndrome’ has ‘metastasized’ after WHCA Dinner shooting Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Mo., discusses GOP efforts to build a White House ballroom after the WHCA Dinner shooting and criticizes Democrats’ intense rhetoric targeting President Donald Trump on ‘America’s Newsroom.’ NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
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