I wish to thank Gary Crane for his letter to the editor (“Syndrome sufferers are entertaining,” Our Readers’ Views, May 7). I really love his Trump Derangement Syndrome. I believe that the TDS should be in the DSM-5 diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders, taking the place of Narcissistic Personality Disorder. Some of the symptoms include:
• Grandiose sense of self-importance.
• Living in a fantasy world that supports their delusions of grandeur.
• Need for constant praise and admiration.
• Sense of entitlement.
• Exploiting others without guilt or shame.
• Frequently demeaning, intimidating, bullying, or belittling others.
As anyone can see, these traits are certainly present in our current president. One can now understand his statement in late January: “We have it very well under control. We have very little problem in this country”; or on March 6 while touring the CDC: “Anybody that wants a test can get a test.”
I believe Trump is the epitome of the illness I call Trump Derangement Syndrome.
