Trump presses Dr Oz to classify ‘Trump Derangement Syndrome’ as mental illness

MOUNT VERNON, VIRGINIA: President Donald Trump reignited his long-running mockery of critics by suggesting that “Trump Derangement Syndrome” should be officially classified as a mental health condition at the American Cornerstone Institute Founder’s Dinner.

The phrase “Trump Derangement Syndrome,” or TDS, has no clinical standing. It functions as political slang, coined by Trump’s allies to suggest that his critics are irrationally hostile. 

Donald Trump urges recognition of ‘Trump Derangement Syndrome’

Addressing supporters, Trump declared, “It’s a mental disorder — and they’ve got it, in levels not seen before!”

The remark, which drew laughter and applause from the crowd, highlighted Trump’s frequent argument that his critics are fixated on him. He then directly addressed television personality and physician Dr Mehmet Oz, quipping, “Dr Oz… Why don’t we list that on Wednesday?”

Mehmet Cengiz Oz, widely recognized as Dr Oz, is an American TV personality, physician, author, educator, and government official, currently serving as the 17th administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services since 2025.

“Trump Derangement Syndrome,” often shortened to TDS, is a term popular among conservatives to describe individuals they believe are excessively or irrationally critical of Trump. The phrase has circulated in political debates and online discussions since his presidency.

Donald Trump hails Charlie Kirk as ‘a great man’

Trump paid a heartfelt tribute to the late conservative activist Charlie Kirk during his remarks at the American Cornerstone Institute Founder’s Dinner on Saturday evening.

Speaking to attendees, Trump described Kirk as “a great man” and a driving force in his political movement.

“Tomorrow we’re honoring a great man, Charlie Kirk,” Trump said. “We’re honoring somebody that’s been with us right from the beginning. He had an army, and he loved what we were doing so much.”

The comments came just one day before Kirk’s memorial service in Arizona, where tens of thousands were expected to gather in his honor.

“He’d say, ‘President, could you come tomorrow and make a speech?’ I said, ‘Charlie, I’m president, you’ve got to give me a little notice.’ He said, ‘Well, would it be possible, they’d love to see you?’ Usually I tried to do it too,” Trump shared.

“He had just an army of young people. They loved him so much. I mean, they’re devastated right now. Everybody is devastated,” he added.