In “Trump Derangement Syndrome,” authors Pappas and Morin deliver a provocative psychological exploration of the visceral reactions Donald Trump evokes in his political opponents. Drawing on established psychological theories and real-world examples, they dissect what they view as the irrational hatred of Trump that has permeated American politics since his 2016 campaign.

The book examines how concepts like locus of control, moral development, and groupthink contribute to the polarized perceptions of Trump across the political spectrum. Through a conservative lens, the authors analyze how generational factors, media bias, and the rise of political correctness have fueled opposition to Trump and his supporters.

From the aftermath of the 2016 election through the controversies of Trump's presidency and beyond, the authors chart what they describe as the left's journey through denial, anger, bargaining, and depression—a grieving process triggered by political defeat that manifests as extreme anti-Trump sentiment.

With a blend of psychological insight and unapologetic conservative perspective, this book challenges readers to consider how personality traits, media influence, and collective narcissism shape political discourse in America. Whether you view it as a revealing analysis or partisan provocation will likely depend on your own political stance—a testament to the very phenomenon the book seeks to explain.

If you enjoyed “The Madness of Crowds,” “Liberal Fascism,” and “The United States of Socialism,” you'll love “Trump Derangement Syndrome.”

Rachel Morin

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