Columbus, Ohio (WSYX) — On May 15, Representative Warren Davidson, a Republican from Ohio, introduced the Trump Derangement Syndrome (TDS) Research Act of 2025. The proposed legislation aims to direct the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to investigate the psychological and social origins of Trump Derangement Syndrome, a term used to describe extreme negative reactions to former President Donald J. Trump. Representative Barry Moore, a Republican from Alabama, joined Davidson as a cosponsor of the bill.
“TDS has divided families, the country, and led to nationwide violence—including two assassination attempts on President Trump. The TDS Research Act would require the NIH to study this toxic state of mind, so we can understand the root cause and identify solutions,” said Davidson.
Davidson criticized current NIH funding priorities as well.
“Instead of funding ludicrous studies such as giving methamphetamine to cats or teaching monkeys to gamble for their drinking water, the NIH should use that funding to research issues that are relevant to the real world,” Davidson added.
Representative Moore echoed Davidson’s concerns, describing Trump Derangement Syndrome as “an epidemic on the Left.” He added, “Some individuals who suffer from Trump Derangement Syndrome have participated in nationwide political and social unrest, even trying to assassinate President Trump twice. Rep. Davidson’s common-sense bill will use already appropriated funds on an NIH study that can make a difference.”
