In a world where dictionary phrases of the year tend to lack color and relevance, terms like “rage bait,” “parasocial,” and “vibe coding” emerge, sounding like a fusion of words borrowed from a TikTok influencer by an office enthusiast trying to capture the spirit of the times, albeit falling short.
If there were a phrase in the English language to encapsulate the essence of this challenging year, it would likely be “Trump grovelling,” a phrase that may have slipped from your lips frequently in 2025 as the year unfolded. Since his inauguration day, tech magnates shamelessly sought favor from him in hopes of bolstering their fortunes, leading to escalating discomfort. Cabinet meetings transformed into televised medieval spectacles where adulation for the ruler was the norm, with each member vying to outdo the others in flattery reminiscent of North Korean levels to earn his favor.
Expressions of reverence, like Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff proclaiming, “Mr. President, working for you is the greatest honor of my life,” were met with a knowing smile from the Convict-In-Chief. Not only Americans engaged in nauseating displays of sycophancy; even Benjamin Netanyahu praised Trump for bombing Iran, and FIFA’s Gianni Infantino deemed him worthy of a peace prize.
Powerful figures, including Nato General Secretary Mark Rutte and Keir Starmer, stooped to levels of subservience, all for fear of incurring the wrath of a scorned Trump groveller. Yet, as the year nears its end, a glimmer of hope arises in an unexpected form: the BBC.
Trump’s audacious demand for the BBC to pay a £3.7 billion fine for alleged harm caused by editing a speech based on a lie, nearly resulting in his impeachment, must be met with a firm response. The BBC should counter-sue, challenging his claims of misrepresentation and asserting that every word in the edited clip was his own.
Critics suspect Trump is exploiting the BBC’s error to divert attention from other pressing issues, such as the Epstein files and the nation’s declining economy. Hence, the BBC should compel him to testify, scrutinizing his every word and deed from that fateful day when the House of Representatives accused him of four crimes related to incitement of insurrection.
The call to action is clear: the BBC should stand firm, confront Trump in court, and seek justice, even if it means launching a crowdfunding campaign to cover legal costs. Taking a stand against Trump grovelling is a cause worth the investment.
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