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Psychotherapist Faces Threats After Discussing Trump Derangement Syndrome

11/25/2025

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Jonathan Alpert, a psychotherapist, says he received hate messages and death threats after discussing Trump derangement syndrome (TDS) on Fox News.
He estimates about 75% of his patients exhibit TDS symptoms, an emotional pattern affecting daily life.
Alpert says political feelings have become so intense they interfere with personal well-being.
Some mental health professionals warn against labeling political emotions as a pathology.

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Jonathan Alpert, a psychotherapist, says he received hate messages and death threats after discussing Trump derangement syndrome (TDS) on Fox News.
He estimates about 75% of his patients exhibit TDS symptoms, an emotional pattern affecting daily life.
Alpert says political feelings have become so intense they interfere with personal well-being.
Some mental health professionals warn against labeling political emotions as a pathology.