POLITICS: ‘Trump Derangement Syndrome’ confession delights president – USSA News

President Donald Trump was left gushing over a reporter after she said she’s no longer suffering from “Trump Derangement Syndrome,” Knewz.com can reveal.

The president made his complimentary remarks at a White House event for conservative influencers and commentators to discuss antifa, which quickly turned into a lengthy conference of praise for Trump.

After FBI Director Kash Patel, Attorney General Pam Bondi and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem hyped up the president, Trump opened the floor to allow his guests to share stories about allegedly being attacked by members of antifa, which is short for anti-fascist. The Trump administration has sought to brand those who oppose fascism as a domestic terrorist organization.

At one point, Brandi Kruse, a former TV journalist turned conservative commentator, said, “I’m living proof that you can recover from TDS,” which is a term used to describe liberals’ negative reactions to the president. “I had strong Trump Derangement Syndrome for about eight years. This is one of the reasons I’ve recovered from it. And by the way, it’s much better to not have TDS. … I’m happier, healthier, more successful. I even think I got a little more attractive after I got rid of my Trump derangement,” she added.

“Very attractive,” Trump replied. “I’m glad you no longer have TDS. I feel very good about that.”

Kruse, 37, also took aim at several White House correspondents in the room. “I’m a reporter in Seattle, and frankly, I could not care any less what any of you have to say about this meeting,” she said. The UnDivided with Brandi Kruse host added, “We’re not here for you. I’m not here to convince you that antifa is a real thing, because if you have not come to that conclusion by now, you are never going to come to that conclusion because you don’t want to see it. And you’re going to say it’s just a bunch of right-wing conservative influencers who are spinning a tale.”

It’s hardly the first time Trump has made comments about a woman’s looks in a political setting. Earlier this year, while criticizing the physical appearances of “aged” Senator Chuck Schumer of New York and “slob” Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker, the 79-year-old looked across the table at Bondi. “When you’re in politics, looks don’t matter,” Trump quipped while gazing at the attorney general. “Look at Pam, I would never say she’s beautiful, because that would be the end of my political career,” he added, as his followers erupted in laughter.

However, not everyone on social media found Trump’s “creepy” comments hilarious. “What does looks have to do with anything?” one X user wrote, with another noting, “So s***** harassment is back.” Another remarked, “Because it’s totally appropriate for the sitting president to comment on the physical appearance of his female Cabinet members.”

Following Trump’s comments, top body language expert Inbaal Honigman exclusively told Knewz.com, “The moment he mentions Pam by name, his gestures shift. His hands come closer together, forming a narrow channel — a strikingly more affectionate stance compared to his usual broad gestures.” Honigman added, “These narrower movements resemble an embrace, almost a cuddle. He raises his palms upward in a submissive gesture and nods his head apologetically. He may resist openly calling Pam beautiful, but his body language betrays the thought.”

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Trump also repeatedly called Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni “beautiful” during a recent Gaza summit. “We have a woman, a young woman, who’s a — I’m not allowed to say it, because usually it’s the end of your political career if you say she’s a beautiful young woman,” Trump said, continuing, “Now, you use the word beautiful in the United States, about a woman, that’s the end of your political career, but I’ll take my chances.” He then turned to Meloni, adding, “You don’t mind being called beautiful, right? You are.”