Top reporters being offered counseling to cope with Donald Trump's recent outbursts, reveals report

In a memo to its UK employees, the BBC expressed sympathy for colleagues concerned about President Donald Trump's actions in America
PUBLISHED MAR 26, 2025
Trump’s second presidency, which began in January 2025, was marked by controversial policies and international conflicts (Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)
Trump’s second presidency, which began in January 2025, was marked by controversial policies and international conflicts (Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC: President Donald Trump's recent outbursts have led to a wave of counseling offers for top reporters shaken by his return to the White House, Radar Online reported.

The outlet reported that in a memo to employees working for the BBC in the UK, the firm sympathized with colleagues who may have "concerns" about the current situation in the US.

Trump's recent outbursts spark wave of counseling offers to journalists

An insider informed Radar Online, "It’s clearly aimed at woke weakies who are exceptionally sensitive. It's crazy execs are appeasing their neediness."

Meanwhile, a different source said, "Trump has been attacking every minority group so it's understandable. He's made a lot of people feel vulnerable."

Moreover, staff who face trouble are urged to consult the BBC’s peer support network of 300 volunteers trained to support and assist colleagues struggling with something at work or home.

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 24: U.S. President Donald Trump delivers remarks during a Cabinet meeting at the White House on March 24, 2025 in Washington, DC. This is Trump's third Cabinet meeting of his second term and focused on spending cuts proposed by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)
President Donald Trump delivers remarks during a Cabinet meeting at the White House on March 24, 2025, in Washington, DC (Win McNamee/Getty Images)

The staff can also sign up for confidential counseling via the broadcaster's employee assistance program. BBC also plans to set up forums for employees to share their "thoughts" on the effects of Trump's second presidency

Meanwhile, the BBC Pride Board's message stated, "We know the Corporation firmly believes in creating an environment where everyone feels safe, valued and respected, no matter where they are based."

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks alongside U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth in the Oval Office of the White House on March 21, 2025 in Washington, DC. Trump announced the Next Generation of Air Dominance (NGDA) program, the F-47, the sixth-generation high-tech Air Force fighter to succeed the F-22 Raptor. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)
President Donald Trump speaks alongside U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth in the Oval Office of the White House on March 21, 2025, in Washington, DC (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

It continued, "If you need someone to talk to or require additional support please don't hesitate to reach out. Our Pride network is here to listen and act and you can also access confidential assistance through the Peer Support Network or the Employee Assistance Program."

The message concluded, "We are also planning opportunities to connect more closely as a community, including forums for dialogue where you can share your thoughts or let us know how we can better support you."

Donald Trump's fierce return to White House

Donald Trump's second run as the POTUS started in January 2025, and since his return, he started a string of trade wars and threatened to invade Greenland and turn Canada into the 51st US state.

He also had a verbal spat with Ukrainian President Volodomyr Zelensky at the Oval Office in February, cozied up to Russian despot Vladimir Putin, and withdrew US military support for Europe.

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to reporters before boarding Marine One at the White House on March 21, 2025 in Washington, DC. Trump is traveling to Bedminster, New Jersey and is expected to attend the 2025 NCAA Division I Men’s Wrestling Championship in Philadelphia tomorrow. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)
President Donald Trump speaks to reporters before boarding Marine One at the White House on March 21, 2025, in Washington, DC (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

He also formed the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and appointed Tesla CEO Elon Musk, a long-time ally, to lead it.

In his most recent move, the POTUS signed an executive order to dismantle the Department of Education.

Interestingly, the BBC is not the first organization to offer staff support to cope with Trump's recent outbursts. Many losing Democrats consulted psychologists to help them with the conflicts arising from Trump's return to office.

U.S. President Donald Trump delivers remarks before signing an executive order to reduce the size and scope of the Education Department during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House on March 20, 2025 in Washington, DC. The order instructs Education Secretary Linda McMahon, former head of the Small Business Administration and co-founder of the World Wrestling Entertainment, to shrink the $100 billion department, which cannot be dissolved without Congressional approval. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)
President Donald Trump delivers remarks before signing an executive order to reduce the size and scope of the Education Department during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House on March 20, 2025, in Washington, DC (Alex Wong/Getty Images)

The Guardian in the UK offered its staff counseling after what it described as Trump's "upsetting" election victory.

Similarly, licensed New York City clinical social workers urged fellow therapists to imply that they teach people "by deploying coping skills like breathing, mindfulness, and meditation."

Inclusive Therapists founder Melody Li urged folks: "Be gentle with yourself. Surround yourself with chosen family and kin that honour your feelings and experiences."

Li added, "Create soft spaces for you and your community to grieve and tend to your hearts. Self and community-care are both important – remember to water and nourish yourself and one another."

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