Trump Derangement Syndrome (TDS) 

The application of Apologetics as it relates to the defense of candidate, now President, Donald Trump. One might only be able to understand Trump if one studies him in the same manner as one of his longtime acolytes, the celebrated sociopath and Botox enthusiast, Roger Stone. One just needs the proper context! Also one should not trust anything that's translated from its original Rube.

Trump Supporter #1: Look that was just locker room talk. All guys talk about how they want to grab women by the genitals.

Trump Supporter #2: Yeah, he said shithole countries, but what you don't realize is every country is a sentient living being. All countries have anuses and we have to expel waste somehow. He's just saying that we all have a common bond with respect to having that function. He just put it more crudely by calling us shithole countries. Quit being such a snowflake!

Trump Supporter #3: He didn't refer to Nazis as very fine people. I mean, there were people on both sides running protestors over in their cars.

Trump Supporter #4: The President never said not to vaccinate (antivaxxer) your children. He said that in light of studies that perhaps reconsidering the schedule of vaccination might be a consideration.

During Trump's candidacy: so what if Trump incited an attendee to beat the shit out of a protestor at one of his rallies? That guy had it coming to him. I bet George Soros paid him to be there.

Reasonable person: Wow, looks like you all will go out of your way to excuse any vile action made by this joke of a President. It appears that you all are suffering from your own respective cases of Trump Derangement Syndrome (TDS)

Trump Derangement Syndrome (TDS) by I Miss the Comfort in Being Ra May 3, 2018

Trump Derangement Syndrome (TDS) 

Trump Derangement Syndrome (TDS) is a made up condition, conceived as a derisive label by the alt-right to attack anyone who criticizes or refuses to support Donald Trump. The idea being the left is so obsessed with Trump they have collectively lost their minds. Unfortunately like many of their other little online crusades, this has backfired. People dislike Trump for actual reasons which often go well beyond just politics or partisanship, and if anyone has Trump derangement syndrome it's those on the right that blindly support him. They have lost their sense of morality, religious convictions, principles, objectivity, all discernment, and even the ability to have a civil discussion or reason. So the term has now been co-opted by others to refer to Trump supporters who are blinded by their unrealistic devotion to Trump.

Dude!!! what's up with that guy wearing the MAGA hat.

Stay away away from him! He's a total looser, a Trump Derangement Syndrome (TDS) nutcase. No life, starving for attention, just ignore him and eventually he'll go away.

Trump Derangement Syndrome (TDS) by Motogoosey October 25, 2018

Trump Derangement Syndrome (TDS) 

Trump derangement syndrome (TDS) is a pejorative term usually for criticism or negative reactions to United States President Donald Trump that are perceived to be irrational, and have little regard towards Trump's actual policy positions, or actions undertaken by his administration. The term has mainly been used by Trump supporters to discredit criticism of his actions, as a way of reframing the discussion by suggesting that his opponents are incapable of accurately perceiving the world.

This is the actual meaning of TDS. Anyone else telling you differently... 1. Didn't get the joke / 2. Suffers from TDS

Suffering from Trump derangement syndrome (TDS), the democrat was not able to see past her blind hatred of Trump in order to research topics herself. Instead spent years festering while being fed lies by the majority of media outlets about Russian Collusion as her Trump derangement syndrome (TDS) cripples her mental state.

Trump Derangement Syndrome (TDS) by ObserverOfFacts February 16, 2021

TDS, Trump Derangement Syndrome

This is the actual comprehensive definition of TDS / Trump Derangement Syndrome.
(All the other definitions appear to be people just throwing mud at each other.)

TDS is a blend of psychological phenomena related to bias, prejudice, and cognitive distortion. It was coined Trump Derangement Syndrome due to the extreme hatred of Donald Trump by the managerial class/establishment and the NPCs and/or low information voters that follow their command.

TL:DR
In simple terms, this phenomenon occurs when someone is so biased that they interpret everything from a person or thing they dislike in the most negative way possible. For instance, if you wave hello and say good morning, they might think your friendly gestures are actually hidden insults or ominous threats. It's a form of "persecutory paranoia" and/or "hostile attribution bias".

Projection issues for those suffering from TDS:
People with TDS often see any neutral or positive stance as covert support for the person they hate, assuming that those who don't share their negative view are hidden supporters. This reinforces their paranoia and resistance to differing viewpoints.

These factors create a syndrome where hatred or bias blinds people to objective information and critical thinking, leading them to embrace propaganda, avoid independent analysis, and cling to their negative views.

Examples of TDS, Trump Derangement Syndrome:

Simple Example: Sarah, who dislikes John, interprets his friendly “Good morning” and smile as a disguised insult. She believes he’s mocking her, even though his intentions are completely harmless.

Real Life Example: Destiny (YouTube) is a prime example of someone exhibiting extreme TDS (Trump Derangement Syndrome). (Also see: The Rationalization Hamster)

TDS, Trump Derangement Syndrome by ApplesPotatoGardner August 20, 2024