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Polarization in American politics

The use of "Trump Derangement Syndrome" as a reflection of wider polarization in American politics, serving to rally base audiences and short-circuit debate.

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Feb 2, 2026

What are documented examples where the label 'derangement syndrome' changed media framing of a political controversy?

The phrase "derangement syndrome" — most recently popularized as " Derangement Syndrome" — has repeatedly been used as a rhetorical tool that changed by recasting political disagreement as pathology, ...

Jan 31, 2026

What influence did NYMA's culture have on Trump's leadership style and public persona?

) provided a disciplined, hierarchical environment that many reporters and classmates say shaped habits later carried into business and politics—assertiveness, performance-oriented leadership, and a t...