Trump

The phrase Trump derangement syndrome has been bandied about to the point where it is difficult to define but recent events have made it clear what it means. As Trump is threatened with losing his property, some on TV are so thrilled they cannot contain their delight. It can best be described by the German word schadenfreude which means bad joy. There are people who so dislike Trump that they get real gratification out of his misfortunes. Schadenfreude can be triggered when individuals believe that the person experiencing misfortune deserves it due to their actions, character flaws, or immoral behavior It seems that is the case with Trump. To some it appears to be more like Karma. This man who is easy to dislike finally got his comeuppance. There is a certain pleasure in watching a well known person fall from grace. One newsman said he could not believe how good it feels to see Trump begging for money.