World Blog by humble servant.Humble Servant News on X On March 17, 2025, five Republican senators in Minnesota—Eric Lucero, Steve Drazkowski, Nathan Wesenberg, Justin Eichorn, and Glenn Gruenhagen—introduced SF 2589, a bill to classify "Trump Derangement Syndrome"

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On March 17, 2025, five Republican senators in Minnesota—Eric Lucero, Steve Drazkowski, Nathan Wesenberg, Justin Eichorn, and Glenn Gruenhagen—introduced SF 2589, a bill to classify "Trump Derangement Syndrome" (TDS) as a mental disorder under Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 245.462 and 245I.02. The bill defines TDS as "the acute onset of paranoia in otherwise normal persons" triggered by Donald Trump’s policies and presidency, with symptoms including "Trump-induced general hysteria" and an "inability to distinguish between legitimate policy differences and signs of psychic pathology" in Trump’s behavior. It also lists "overt acts of aggression and violence" against Trump supporters or symbols as key indicators.

The push for this bill stems from specific, extreme actions that the senators attribute to anti-Trump sentiment. Senator Glenn Gruenhagen, for instance, pointed to incidents like the burning of Tesla dealerships—linked by some to Elon Musk’s association with Trump—as evidence of irrational behavior. He also cited threats against individuals wearing Trump hats, such as verbal assaults or physical intimidation reported in various states, and road rage incidents involving Trump bumper stickers, where drivers have been tailgated, cut off, or even rammed for displaying support. These acts, the senators argue, go beyond political disagreement and suggest a psychological breakdown requiring legal recognition. The bill’s text explicitly ties TDS to such "aggression and violence," framing it as a public safety concern.

Lucero, in a podcast, claimed the idea sprouted from Elon Musk calling TDS "a real thing," suggesting it could justify a specific diagnostic code. Gruenhagen doubled down on Facebook, arguing these "outrageous, violent, and unreasonable reactions" to a president who "loves America" warrant classifying TDS as a mental health issue. The senators see these events—like a 2020 case in Florida where a man allegedly keyed a car over a Trump sticker, or sporadic reports of MAGA hat wearers being harassed—as patterns of derangement tied directly to Trump’s presence in politics.

Despite the detailed examples, the bill’s chances are slim. Democrats hold a 34-33 Senate majority and Governor Tim Walz’s support is unlikely, making it more of a statement than a viable law. Gruenhagen even hinted at its symbolic nature, noting it’s meant to "call attention" to these behaviors rather than expecting passage.