Source: Orange County Register
by Steven Greenhut
“It’s easy to get dispirited by America’s political death spiral given that the MAGA faithful remain devoted to their leader no matter what new evidence emerges. They accuse critics — even those making calm, policy-oriented critiques — of suffering from a medical condition (Trump Derangement Syndrome). I’m more inclined to believe adherence to Trump’s grievance-based movement is a condition. Like with all viruses, there are signs this one might someday break. For evidence, I offer none other than U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, the Republican from Georgia. Until recently, most pundits have viewed MTG as the epitome of what’s gone wrong with the modern GOP, where there are ‘no enemies on the right’ and conspiracy theories are as relevant as rationally based ones” (11/13/25)