A Tense Standoff: Why Sparta’s Mayor Is Facing Backlash After a Charlie Kirk Vigil
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Sparta NJ, a local vigil in Sparta, New Jersey, intended to honor Charlie Kirk took a dramatic and contentious turn on Saturday night, sparking a heated public dispute. Mayor Neill W. Clark is now at the center of a controversy after he allegedly refused to lower the town’s flags and became involved in a shouting match with vigil attendees.
The incident, which ended with the mayor leaving under police escort, has ignited a local firestorm with national implications, particularly around the term “Trump Derangement Syndrome” (TDS).
The Local Scene with National Overtones
According to attendees, the mayor not only refused to lower the flags but also created a significant scene at the vigil. This action, and his subsequent confrontation with the crowd, was met with boos and strong disapproval. The event highlights a growing trend of political polarization that can turn local gatherings into flashpoints for national debates.
The article frames the mayor’s actions as the “latest variant” of what is commonly referred to as Trump Derangement Syndrome, a term popularized in conservative circles. The Urban Dictionary defines TDS as a “mental condition” where a person’s dislike of Donald Trump leads them to “abandon all logic and reason.”
Legislation and the Call for a “TDS” Study
The Sparta incident is not isolated. In Washington, Rep. Warren Davidson (R-OH), along with Rep. Barry Moore (R-AL), introduced the “Trump Derangement Syndrome (TDS) Research Act of 2025.” This proposed bill would direct the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to conduct a study on the “psychological and social roots” of the phenomenon.
Rep. Davidson stated that TDS has “divided families, the country, and led to nationwide violence,” including what he claims are two assassination attempts on President Donald Trump. He argues that instead of funding “ludicrous” studies, the NIH should focus on this issue to “understand the root cause and identify solutions.” Rep. Moore echoed this sentiment, calling TDS an “epidemic on the Left” and stating the study could “make a difference.”
The Sparta mayor’s actions at the vigil, regardless of their motivation, have become a focal point in a much larger conversation about political division in America. The incident serves as a powerful reminder of how national issues can deeply impact local communities.
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just plug and play with any liberal mayor in nj or governor candidate. they all dance to the same tune
Did The Ridgewood Mayor lower the flag?
Nope
It’s been half mast for days now.
TDS is real . It’s online it’s in real life too. These people are so unhinged and deranged. I’ve never lost a debate against someone suffering from TDS. It’s always a struggle to even find some common ground, but it’s usually just talking points and no common sense.