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Arizona Senator Proposes Controversial Study on 'Trump Derangement Syndrome'

12/24/2025

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Arizona Republican state senator Janae Shamp (R-Ariz.) introduced Senate Bill 1070 to require the Arizona Department of Health Services to study Trump Derangement Syndrome.
Trump Derangement Syndrome is a term Republicans use to dismiss Democratic criticism of U.S. President Donald Trump and has no official recognition.
Critics, including Will Humble, a former health department director, call the bill 'silly'.
The governor's office remains skeptical about its prospects.

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Arizona Republican state senator Janae Shamp (R-Ariz.) introduced Senate Bill 1070 to require the Arizona Department of Health Services to study Trump Derangement Syndrome.
Trump Derangement Syndrome is a term Republicans use to dismiss Democratic criticism of U.S. President Donald Trump and has no official recognition.
Critics, including Will Humble, a former health department director, call the bill 'silly'.
The governor's office remains skeptical about its prospects.