I thought the same thing, but didn't put it into my initial comment. It is an unavoidable test for the Bishops from God. God is forcing them to take a stand - be true Shepards and take a stand which will cause you to be alienated and persecuted by most of society, government and media of our corrupt age, or be ready to be humiliated anyway by them.
The government (deep state) is getting theirs to. All positions of leadership are given and taken away from Him.