By Bernard Goldberg, opinion contributor
Many Americans are not suffering from “Trump Derangement Syndrome” — they’re suffering from Trump fatigue.
In the months since Donald Trump began his second term, his presidency has been defined by an almost continuous stream of controversies and provocations. For some, the nonstop headlines and outrages have become exhausting. What was once shock has turned into weariness.
Trump’s approach — relentless public attacks on opponents, frequent incendiary statements and a steady flow of newsworthy drama — keeps the nation constantly focused on him. That attention fuels media coverage and public reaction, creating a cycle that wears people down. Even those who opposed him politically can find the constant churn draining.
Fatigue shows up in different ways. Some people tune out the news entirely. Others remain politically engaged but feel depleted, less energized to respond to each new episode. And across the political spectrum, there is a growing sense that the spectacle surrounding Trump has become too much to sustain indefinitely.
This exhaustion has consequences. It can lower civic engagement, reduce the urgency of public debate and make it harder to sustain long-term organizing around policy goals. In short, when the nation’s attention is perpetually hijacked by headline-grabbing behavior, important issues risk being overshadowed.
Trump fatigue is not a dismissal of the significance of his actions. Rather, it’s an acknowledgment that constant controversy can produce a psychological and civic weariness that affects how people consume news, engage in politics and prioritize issues.
Understanding this fatigue is important for anyone trying to influence public opinion or craft effective political strategies. Recognizing that many Americans are worn out by the nonstop drama may lead to different approaches — ones that cut through exhaustion by offering clear, substantive policy alternatives rather than matching provocation with provocation.
Ultimately, whether and how the country moves past this fatigue will shape the political landscape for the remainder of Trump’s term and beyond.
Source: thehill.com
