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Political Discourse Exhaustion: 'Rage Bait' Named Word of Year

12/4/2025

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In December 2025, Oxford University Press named "rage bait" the Word of the Year, reflecting American political discourse.
A Pew survey shows 65% often feel exhausted by political discourse and 55% feel angry, prompting reduced news consumption.
Observers note that U.S. President Donald Trump provokes outrage.
California Governor Gavin Newsom's mimicry of Trump illustrates the provocation cycle.
The overall sentiment remains exhausted.

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Story summary

In December 2025, Oxford University Press named "rage bait" the Word of the Year, reflecting American political discourse.
A Pew survey shows 65% often feel exhausted by political discourse and 55% feel angry, prompting reduced news consumption.
Observers note that U.S. President Donald Trump provokes outrage.
California Governor Gavin Newsom's mimicry of Trump illustrates the provocation cycle.
The overall sentiment remains exhausted.