Kunal Dey

About Author

Kunal Dey is senior news writer at news.meaww. He is originally a computer engineer who took a keen interest in US and world politics after Donald Trump’s historic win in 2016. Now based in Bengaluru, India, he tries to bring a fresh perspective to the goings on at Washington, D.C. And when he’s not chasing stories from Capitol Hill, you’ll catch him hitting the gym, taking his car out for a spin, whipping up something tasty in the kitchen, losing himself in a book, or jamming on his guitar.

Area of Interest

Kunal’s been all over election cycles, primaries, campaigns, polls, and consequential moments that shape American politics. His writing delves into everything from libertarian and conservative ideas to liberal perspectives, hoping to give everyone something to think about. In doing that, he hopes to cut through the noise, pulling from a mix of agencies and outlets across the board to keep things balanced and try to make sense of the messy bloodsport that is politics.

Previous Experiences

Kunal has previously been a co-founder of multiple startups in the logistics and software industries respectively, overseeing branding, content, operations and helping improve the overall throughputs of various clients via automation

LATEST

Fact Check: Are videos showing Barron Trump singing on 'America's Got Talent' authentic?

People actually believed that the usually private and elusive Barron Trump had stepped onto the 'AGT' stage and sang praises of his father

32m ago

Jane Fonda slammed for call to arms against Trump in SAG Life Achievement Award speech: 'She's washed-up'

Jane Fonda took a shot at Donald Trump, during her SAG Awards acceptance speech and called fellow actors to take a stand against the administration

46m ago

Elon Musk appears to extend an olive branch to JD Vance amid cold shoulder from Trump: 'VP is right'

JD Vance took to X to unleash a tirade on the Ukraine war, arguing that Russia would have never dared invade if Donald Trump had been president in 2022

2h ago

Melania Trump 'laughed' at Trump camp's efforts to get her to join POTUS on campaign trail, claims book

Michael Wolff claims in his new book, 'All or Nothing', that Melania Trump made it abundantly clear she had no plans to hit the campaign trail

22h ago

‘AITA for refusing to help a disabled man lift a bag of mulch since I’m physically challenged too?’

The disabled man called the Redditor a 'prick' after he refused to help him lift the bag

22h ago

Fact Check: Did Elon Musk repost meme branding Americans using federal programs as ‘parasite class’?

Elon Musk reposted a meme featuring Sydney Sweeney and calling people using federal programs 'parasite class'

24h ago

Marjorie Taylor Greene slammed as she revives 'birther' conspiracy theory about Barack Obama

Marjorie Taylor Greene revived the conspiracy theory that former President Barack Obama wasn’t born in the US by resharing a misleading 2016 clip on X

1d ago

Justin Bieber clashes with paparazzi during breakfast date with wife Hailey in Los Angeles: 'Don't thank me'

As the couple made their way to their car, cameras were flashing and one photographer thanked Justin Bieber—something that really set him off

1d ago

Elon Musk, Sean Hannity repeatedly talk over Trump as he haplessly tries to make a point in Fox interview

Although Elon Musk and Donald Trump paid glowing tributes to each other, the president found himself awkwardly sidelined during the latest sit-down

2d ago

Steve Bannon blasted for allegedly throwing a Nazi salute during his CPAC speech: 'This isn’t accidental'

While his CPAC speech itself was the usual firebrand fare, it was Steve Bannon's quick, stiff-arm motion that had people raising their eyebrows

3d ago

Elon Musk slammed for waving blinged-out chainsaw gifted to him at CPAC: 'Send him to Mars already'

Elon Musk stormed the stage at the CPAC in Maryland, and wielded a blinged-out chainsaw like he was starring in the MAGA edition of 'Mad Max'

3d ago

JD Vance roasted after his awkwardly short trousers steal the show at CPAC: 'Make pants great again'

While seated, cameras caught JD Vance in an unfortunate fashion faux pas - his pants didn’t quite meet his high socks

3d ago

Fox star Jesse Watters slams Trump and Elon Musk for DOGE's 'callous' cuts after veteran friend loses job

During 'The Five', Jesse Watters shared a story about his friend Chris who had unknowingly found himself on the chopping block

3d ago

Blake Lively ‘deeply disturbed’ by Justin Baldoni’s comments about her late father, new documents reveal

Blake Lively—who had accused Justin Baldoni of engaging in 'distressing' behavior—has provided details that paint a bizarre picture of their interactions

3d ago

NYU College Republicans ex-president regrets resigning after calling Barron Trump 'an oddity on campus'

Kaya Walker, a senior at New York University, said that her words were taken wildly out of context and that she now regrets resigning under pressure

3d ago

Chelsea Handler admits she ‘dodged a bullet’ by being ghosted by former New York governor Andrew Cuomo

The comedian confessed that former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo ghosted her, shutting down her plans for what she hoped would be a steamy encounter

4d ago

Trump sparks outrage as he crowns himself king after 'saving' NYC from congestion pricing

On February 19, Donald Trump called himself 'king' on social media after torpedoing New York City’s congestion pricing program

4d ago

Steve Bannon calls Elon Musk ‘parasitic illegal immigrant’ trying to play God in latest attack

Steve Bannon slammed the Department of Government Efficiency, calling it an ineffective mess that failed to deliver significant budget cuts

4d ago

Justin Baldoni’s lawyer blasts Ryan Reynolds over 'SNL50' joke on wife Blake Lively's legal feud

Justin Baldoni’s attorney, Bryan Freedman, criticized Ryan Reynolds’ joke, calling it surprising and inappropriate given the circumstances

4d ago

George Clooney has a subtle message for Trump following accusations he helped push Biden out of 2024 race

On 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert', George Clooney, a longtime Democrat, discussed the party's loss to Donald Trump in the 2024 election

4d ago

Fact Check: Did Joe and Jill Biden start dating when she was a teenage girl babysitting his children?

The rumor has been gaining traction online, with many insisting that Jill was a teenager looking after Biden’s children when their relationship began

5d ago

Donald Trump raises eyebrows as he claims he sought ‘someone smarter’ than Elon Musk to lead DOGE

President Donald Trump revealed that when it came to picking someone to lead DOGE, he went on a quest to find someone smarter than Elon Musk but could not

5d ago

Drake roasted as he tosses Yeezy sandal at drone circling over his Sydney penthouse: 'No one is that bad'

A short clip making rounds online shows Drake stepping out onto his deck, only to be met with the buzzing menace of the airborne intruder

5d ago

Meghan Markle bids adieu to American Riviera Orchard in major rebrand move following disappointing launch

Meghan Markle just dropped a fresh rebrand for her lifestyle brand, ditching American Riviera Orchard (ARO) in favor of As Ever

5d ago

Elon Musk hilariously recalls the moment he realized 'Trump Derangement Syndrome' is a real thing

While Elon Musk was recalling his experience of witnessing 'Trump Derangement Syndrome', the president was sitting next to him, loving every second of it

5d ago

Miley Cyrus unfazed by backlash over Sinead O’Connor tribute on ‘SNL50’: ‘It’s quite comical to her’

While some fans found Miley Cyrus' tribute touching, others were less than impressed due to the history between her and Sinead O'Connor

5d ago

Fact Check: Did Trump share alleged Napoleon quote, 'He who saves his country does not violate any law'?

A claim that Donald Trump shared the controversial quote emerged amid concerns about his supposed refusal to comply with federal court orders

5d ago

Whoopi Goldberg denies to engage with Trump supporters as they back someone who thinks ‘you don’t matter’

Whoopi Goldberg made it clear that she was not interested in learning how to 'talk' to Trump supporters

6d ago

'AITA for telling my ex's entire family that he cheated on me instead of quietly breaking up with him?'

The woman had been dating her boyfriend for four years when she stumbled upon something gut-wrenching—explicit messages between him and his coworker

7d ago

South Korean star Kim Sae-ron dies at 24, fans decry ‘double standards’ over career-damaging DUI scandal

The actress who rose to fame with her breakout role in 'The Man from Nowhere' was found dead in her home on Tuesday, February 16

7d ago

Trump sends NASCAR fans into a frenzy riding around Daytona 500 in The Beast—but not everyone's thrilled

With thousands of racing enthusiasts already hyped, Donald Trump took the presidential limousine known as The Beast around the circuit in a grand display

7d ago

Diddy ‘may be broke’ by the time he heads to court despite his billion-dollar fortune, expert claims

A legal expert estimates that Diddy's criminal case could cost him 'tens or even hundreds of millions of dollars'

7d ago

Fact Check: Did Donald Trump really erect a 200ft statue of Jesus Christ on White House lawn?

A clip showing what appeared to be workers installing a colossal statue of Jesus Christ right in front of the White House went viral recently

7d ago

Elon Musk’s alleged lover Ashley St Clair reveals messages that led to secret child with billionaire

Conservative influencer Ashley St Clair, who claimed she bore Elon Musk’s 13th child, spoke out, saying their relationship began in her DMs

7d ago

Ashley St Clair 'plotted' to lure Elon Musk into fatherhood, alleges resurfaced social media exchange

Ashley St Clair, 26, sent social media into a meltdown on February 14, when she announced that she had given birth to Elon Musk’s child five months ago

Feb 16

Damning theory on why Elon Musk’s baby mama Ashley St Clair chose Valentine's Day for bombshell reveal

The timing of Ashley St Clair's reveal had everyone talking, with some social media sleuths thinking they knew exactly why she picked Valentine's Day for it

Feb 15

Alyssa Farah-Griffin accused of 'normalizing' Trump's foolishness as she defends him over gulf name row

The controversy began as Alyssa Farah-Griffin unexpectedly agreed with Donald Trump’s decision to rename the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America

Feb 14

'AITA for telling my partner I’m done if he loses yet another job?'

A woman sought advice on Reddit after financially supporting her 34-year-old boyfriend for 10 years due to his unstable job history

Feb 14

Fact Check: Did Malia Obama really receive more than $2.2M from USAID?

According to the rumor, Barack and Michelle Obama's daughter Malia not only received the hefty sum but also declared that she 'deserved every penny'

Feb 14

James Corden helping Ellen DeGeneres settle in UK after she left US over Donald Trump's victory

The former 'Late Late Show' host has reportedly been helping Ellen adjust to the quirks of British life after she and Portia moved out of the US

Feb 14

WH reporter Kaitlan Collins drowned out by laughter after Trump tears into her and CNN over 'credibility'

CNN correspondent Kaitlan Collins had to wait her turn while Donald Trump gave the floor to other reporters, but things got worse when she finally got her shot

Feb 13

Elon Musk’s son X spotted chatting with Trump in Oval Office, Internet scrambles to decode what was said

Elon Musk's four-year-old X left many netizens in stitches after what appeared to be a very bold exchange with President Donald Trump

Feb 13

Ben Affleck and Jessica Alba share a strong connection and have ‘undeniable’ chemistry, claims insider

The rumor mill is already buzzing about Ben Affleck's next potential romance as insiders claim that he might have his sights set on Jessica Alba

Feb 13

'AITA for telling my brother’s new wife that he’s simply using her to care for his special needs child?'

A woman took to Reddit to ask if she was wrong for telling her brother’s new wife that he was using her to take care of his child with Down Syndrome

Feb 13

Elon Musk reportedly crashing on the floor of his DOGE office just across from White House

Sources revealed that the tech mogul has been literally crashing on the floor of his office — just steps away from the White House and President Donald Trump

Feb 13

Body language expert unveils who commands 'leadership' between Trump and Musk after Oval Office presser

Trump sat firmly behind the iconic Resolute Desk, while Musk stood beside him with his son X perched on his shoulders

Feb 12

Grimes slams ex Elon Musk for taking son X to Oval Office with Donald Trump: 'He shouldn’t be in public'

Elon Musk's son X stole the spotlight from President Donald Trump as he stood in the Oval Office while the POTUS announced an executive order

Feb 12

Joe Rogan sparks debate as he defends 'super genius' Elon Musk's DOGE crackdown: 'Won't steal your money'

Joe Rogan scoffed at concerns that Elon Musk has gained access to some of the most sensitive financial systems, including the Treasury Department’s payment network

Feb 12

'The View' host Sunny Hostin warns Trump has 'diabolical' plans for a third term after JD Vance snub

Sunny Hostin pointed out the recent proposal to amend the 22nd Amendment while discussing Donald Trump's remarks from his Fox News interview

Feb 12

The View

Bizarre goat statue at Mar-a-Lago with $100 bills reading ‘In Trump We Trust’ sparks outrage

The golden-hoofed sculpture was wrapped in $100 bills featuring Donald Trump’s face and the phrase 'In Trump We Trust' in place of 'In God We Trust'

Feb 12