Journalist Batya Ungar-Sargon Cites 'Cure' for 'Trump Derangement Syndrome,' Confirms 2024 Vote for Former President

Journalist and author Batya Ungar-Sargon recently announced a significant political transformation, stating she has "cured" her "Trump Derangement Syndrome" and cast her vote for Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential election. This personal evolution, which she has detailed across various media platforms, marks a notable shift in her public political identity.

Ungar-Sargon, who previously identified as a "woke leftist," openly admitted to experiencing a severe case of "Trump Derangement Syndrome" following Trump's initial rise to prominence. She described this period as one where her strong opposition to the former president influenced her social interactions, recounting in an article for The Free Press, "In 2016, I stopped going to my favorite local bar... because everyone there had voted for Trump."

Her journey led her to coin the term "MAGA Lefty," which she defines as aligning with what she perceives as traditional Democratic values now championed by Trump. She elaborated on X (formerly Twitter), stating, "Trump's pro-worker, anti-war, socially moderate America First agenda was the Democrats' platform for a century. Now it's MAGA." This perspective suggests a focus on working-class interests and a critique of the modern left's priorities.

Ungar-Sargon's support for Trump stems from her belief that his policies, particularly on issues like trade and immigration, benefit the American working class. She argues that high immigration rates correlate with worse working conditions and wages, a stance she discussed on The Free Press, advocating for policies that strengthen domestic labor. This aligns with themes explored in her books, "Bad News: How Woke Media Is Undermining Democracy" and "Second Class: How the Elites Betrayed America's Working Men and Women," which critique media and elite betrayal of the working class.

Ungar-Sargon has become a prominent voice in this discussion, appearing on platforms such as Fox News, HBO's "Real Time with Bill Maher," and hosting her own show, "Batya," on NewsNation. Her outspoken views challenge conventional political narratives and have positioned her as a notable figure in contemporary political commentary, sparking debate on the evolving landscape of American political alignment.