GOP Senator’s BOLD Move Ignites Left’s Fury

Arizona Republican Senator Janae Shamp fights back against years of irrational Trump hatred by pre-filing a bill to study ‘Trump Derangement Syndrome,’ exposing the left’s media-fueled obsession even as President Trump delivers historic victories.

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Senator Janae Shamp (R-Surprise) pre-filed Senate Bill 1070 on December 22, 2025, mandating Arizona DHS to research TDS origins, effects, and media-driven causes.
TDS is defined as intense emotional reactions to President Trump, linked to polarization, assassination attempts, and contrasting his 2025 Gaza ceasefire success.
The bill requires a one-year progress report, repealed by 2027; critics like Will Humble call it wasteful busywork on a non-medical term.
Faces likely veto from Democrat Gov. Katie Hobbs in GOP-controlled legislature amid 2026 election battles.

Bill Targets Real Harm from Anti-Trump Hysteria

Senator Janae Shamp pre-filed Senate Bill 1070, the “Trump Derangement Syndrome Study Act,” on December 22, 2025, for the 2026 Arizona legislative session. The measure directs the Arizona Department of Health Services to study TDS, defined as intense emotional or psychological reactions to President Donald J. Trump, his actions, or public presence. DHS must analyze origins since Trump’s 2016 campaign, manifestations, long-term effects on individuals, communities, and public discourse, early cases, media and polarization factors, and mitigation strategies. This responds to observed psychological harm amid Trump’s successes like the 2025 Gaza ceasefire.

🚨FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Senator Shamp Introduces Bill to Study Trump Derangement Syndrome Amid Rising Public Health Crisis@AZSenatorShamp pic.twitter.com/m3SkjKyFq4

— AZSenateRepublicans (@AZSenateGOP) December 23, 2025

Context Echoes Nationwide Polarization Battles

Trump Derangement Syndrome originated as a term among supporters during Trump’s first presidency to describe irrational anti-Trump criticism amplified by media. The bill cites the federal TDS Research Act of 2025, American Psychological Association studies on political anxiety surges, and two assassination attempts on Trump as evidence of severity. Arizona’s filing occurs post-Trump’s 2024 reelection in a swing state with polarized politics. GOP lawmakers push against Democrat Gov. Katie Hobbs, who has vetoed prior statement bills, while 2026 gubernatorial challengers like Karrin Taylor Robson eye her seat. This echoes Arizona’s 2010 SB 1070 on immigration but shifts to partisan psychology.

Stakeholders Clash Over Resources and Relevance

Shamp, aligned with Trump loyalists like Wendy Rogers, sponsors the bill to legitimize TDS and counter media bias. DHS faces the mandate to collaborate with mental health experts and academics for a progress report within one year. Gov. Hobbs holds veto power, likely blocking it as partisan. Will Humble, Arizona Public Health Association executive director and former DHS head, slams it as a “statement bill” and “big old time suck” lacking medical basis, arguing it wastes taxpayer-funded health resources on a non-diagnosis. DHS spokesperson Magda Rodriguez declined comment, highlighting resource constraints in the agency.

Current Status Signals Partisan Standoff

The bill remains pre-filed with no hearings or votes scheduled for the 57th Legislature, Second Regular Session. Media coverage emerged in late December 2025 from outlets like Phoenix New Times and Fox 10 Phoenix. Shamp did not respond to comment requests. Analysts predict minimal short-term impact due to the veto threat, but it fuels debate signaling to Trump’s base. Long-term, passage post-2026 GOP gains could divert DHS funds without clinical value, burdening staff and taxpayers while deepening social divisions through politicized health studies.