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‘Rage Bait’ Named Word of the Year Amid Trump’s Tactics

12/6/2025

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The Oxford English Dictionary named 'rage bait' the Word of the Year, reflecting anger-provoking online content.
Make America Great Again supporters (MAGA) use these tactics, including misleading videos and memes.
Experts say understanding this manipulation is key to resisting it.
U.S. President Donald Trump increasingly resorts to extreme rhetoric to divert attention from declining support.
Reactions to his provocations are waning, with many now viewing his antics as laughable rather than shocking.

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Story summary

The Oxford English Dictionary named 'rage bait' the Word of the Year, reflecting anger-provoking online content.
Make America Great Again supporters (MAGA) use these tactics, including misleading videos and memes.
Experts say understanding this manipulation is key to resisting it.
U.S. President Donald Trump increasingly resorts to extreme rhetoric to divert attention from declining support.
Reactions to his provocations are waning, with many now viewing his antics as laughable rather than shocking.