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- Stage Five: The final stage is presented as a dire situation where family members lose hope for recovery. Support for the individual is futile as they cling to their extreme beliefs, making them nearly unreachable.
Media’s Role in Propagating TDS
The commentary suggests that mainstream media plays a crucial role in this phenomenon. Pundits from networks like MSNBC exemplify how TDS originates from continual negative portrayals and narratives surrounding Trump. A relevant example cited includes the outrage over Trump's electoral victories, where accusations of cheating became rampant discourse. The commentators argue that reducing complex electoral phenomena to conspiracy theories reflects a broader media-induced hysteria.