First National Poll Examining Public Attitudes Toward "Trump Derangement Syndrome" Exposes Voter Behavior in 2026 Mid-Term Elections
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Following National Press Club Briefing, Psychiatrist Dr. Carole Lieberman Submitted Official Diagnostic Proposal on "Trump Derangement Syndrome" to American Psychiatric Association
WASHINGTON, Nov. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- In the aftermath of the 2026 mid-term elections, findings from the nation's first survey examining public attitudes toward "Trump Derangement Syndrome" (TDS) may offer new insight into the role that strong feelings about President Donald Trump continue to play in American political behavior.
Results from the survey, commissioned by psychiatrist Dr. Carole Lieberman, M.D., M.P.H., were unveiled October 28 at a National Press Club (NPC) briefing featuring Dr. Carole Lieberman; pollster Raghavan Mayur, President of TechnoMetrica; Kevin Corke of Fox News; Mark Pfeifle of Off the Record Strategies; Tom Bevan of RealClearPolitics; Chanel Rion of One America News; Alex Swoyer of The Washington Times; and nationally syndicated radio host Steve Gruber.
"The survey was conducted before the election and predicted the results," said Dr. Lieberman. "The findings suggest that emotional reactions to President Trump, as explained by TDS, played a significant role in shaping voter decisions, helping explain voting patterns seen in last night's election, where Democrats captured control of the U.S. Congress."
Dr. Lieberman said the survey raises important questions "about whether voters are evaluating candidates and policies on their merits, or whether emotional reactions to political figures such as President Trump may at times overshadow objective evaluation of his policies and their consequences for individual Americans and the nation as a whole."
Conducted by TechnoMetrica among 1,250 registered voters nationwide from October 16-19, the survey examined public awareness of TDS, its impact on social relationships and political behavior, and its potential influence on elections and civic discourse.
Key findings:
- 54 percent of respondents were familiar with the term "Trump Derangement Syndrome."
- 38 percent reported personally experiencing what the survey described as TDS.
- 73 percent believed strong negative feelings toward President Trump would influence how people they know vote in upcoming elections.
- 77 percent said reactions toward President Trump are stronger than those directed at recent presidents, including Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, Barack Obama, and Joe Biden.
"One of the survey's most notable findings was that 73 percent of registered voters believed strong negative feelings toward President Trump would influence how people they know vote," said pollster Raghavan Mayur. "In light of the 2026 midterm election results, this finding takes on added significance. It suggests that emotional reactions to President Trump may have been an important factor in voter decision-making."
Immediately following the NPC event, Dr. Lieberman submitted an official diagnostic proposal concerning Trump Derangement Syndrome to the C.E.O. of the American Psychiatric Association for consideration in a future edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM).
For information about the survey, Dr. Lieberman's APA proposal, and her analysis, America Admits To TDS In Themselves And Others, visit: https://tippinsights.com/america-admits-to-tds-in-themselves-and-others/
Additional information about TDS: www.ExposingTDS.com
Contact: Kirsten Fedewa (Kirsten Fedewa & Associates): 202.365.6936 / [email protected]
SOURCE Dr. Carole Lieberman