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

Body language expert breaks down how White House power changed Elon Musk: 'Pure Benjamin Button'

According to body language expert Judi James, Elon Musk's thirst for power has always been there beneath the surface

13h ago

Karoline Leavitt takes savage jab at Joe Biden’s bedtime routine before former president's Chicago speech

Karoline Leavitt couldn’t resist poking fun as Joe Biden previously admitted he avoids late-night events to get more sleep

15h ago

Trump's medical records may reveal why he allegedly uses heavy makeup and shed light on his insecurities

Some think President Donald Trump might be trying to hide the redness, or maybe just stick to the image he’s built over the years

17h ago

Conspiracy theorists slam Blue Origin mission with Katy Perry and her pals as 'fake and satanic'

Some online theorists claimed the entire Blue Origin mission was a satanic ritual orchestrated by Katy Perry and Jeff Bezos

18h ago

Joe Biden slammed as he oddly recalls ‘colored kids’ at segregated school in first post-presidency speech

At a conference in Chicago, Joe Biden, dropped a throwback term that left jaws on the floor - referring to Black children as 'colored kids'

19h ago

Michael Wolff suggests Trump team pitched Don Jr show to WBD to win favor with White House

As per Michael Wolff, Donald Trump's team told WBD that Donald Trump Jr would like to host a hunting and fishing show on the Discovery Channel

1d ago

Bizarre error in Trump’s medical report sparks meltdown over POTUS’ health and test credibility

A single misplaced letter in President Trump’s annual medical report sent social media users into conspiracy mode

1d ago

Fact Check: Did Donald Trump sign an executive order raising the federal minimum wage to $25 per hour?

Several videos claimed that President Donald Trump signed an executive order raising the federal minimum wage to $25 per hour, effective April 15

1d ago

Trump punishes Harvard by withholding billions in funding after university defies his sweeping demands

Harvard University flat-out refused to comply with a set of demands from the White House, prompting the feds to slam the brakes on billions in funding

1d ago

Nancy Pelosi’s refusal to step aside exposes deeper leadership issues in Democratic Party, sources claim

Nancy Pelosi still 'meddles' in the party's key decisions and that is something many Democrats are not happy about

1d ago

Top Trump advisor Peter Navarro reveals true state of tariff feud with Elon Musk after ugly public spat

Peter Navarro tried to keep the peace after Elon Musk labeled him everything — from a 'moron' to 'dumber than a sack of bricks'

2d ago

Trump wants FCC chair to punish CBS, says '60 Minutes' should pay a 'big price' for targeting him

In a no-holds-barred rant, President Donald Trump accused the network of pushing blatant political bias and demanded that they be punished

2d ago

Body language expert reveals how Kylie Jenner and Timothee Chalamet appeared 'out of sync' at Coachella

Body language expert Judi James claimed Kylie Jenner and Timothee Chalamet's chemistry felt a bit awkward during their PDA-filled Coachella outing

2d ago

Alec Baldwin’s marriage crisis revealed as he’s ‘at boiling point’ after Hilaria put him down publicly

According to insiders, Alec and Hilaria Baldwin's marriage has hit rough waters and the actor is close to pulling the plug

2d ago

Trump prescribed colonoscopy by White House doctors as JD Vance set to briefly assume presidency

The recommendation came after Trump’s recent annual physical examination at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center

2d ago

Kamala Harris roasted amid reports of her possibly launching a think tank: 'The Coconut Tree Institute'

The big idea on the table for Kamala Harris is supposedly launching an 'institute for policy and ideas' with the help of her longtime adviser Brian Nelson

3d ago

Lizzo's subtle shade at Trump’s tariffs during 'SNL' performance divides Internet: 'Superficial stunt'

Lizzo made a bold return to the spotlight on 'Saturday Night Live', where she took a pointed jab at President Donald Trump’s newly announced tariffs

3d ago

Fact Check: Did tennis legend Rafael Nadal turn down Elon Musk's $10M proposal to coach his son X?

According to viral posts, Rafael Nadal turned down Elon Musk's offer, saying, 'Tennis is my passion, not my business'

3d ago

Elon Musk admits DOGE is taking a toll on him in rare confession: 'Digging my own grave'

Elon Musk comments came shortly after a brutal popularity tracker revealed only 39.6% of Americans viewed him favorably

3d ago

Donald Trump appears to brutally snub RFK Jr’s wife Cheryl Hines at UFC 314

At UFC 314, President Donald Trump made headlines not just for his grand entrance but for an awkward moment involving actress Cheryl Hines

3d ago

Geraldo Rivera does a 180 on Trump, says he could ‘sing his praises forever’ after years of bashing POTUS

Geraldo Rivera, who once slammed Trump’s character, immigration policies, and even compared him to Adolf Hitler, is now singing paeans to the president

5d ago

Pilot of NYC helicopter made haunting radio call before Hudson crash claimed 6 lives: 'He needed fuel'

The crash killed all six people aboard, including a top Spanish business executive, his wife, and their three kids

5d ago

Hillary Clinton draws flak for claiming GOP bill 'threatens' married women's voting rights: 'Stop lying'

Former secretary of state Hillary Clinton tried to drag the GOP over a bill she says will 'threaten' voting access for millions of married women

5d ago

Tense hour-long phone call that made Donald Trump push pause on tariffs after people got ‘yippy’

After President Donald Trump announced bold new tariffs, markets tanked and panic spread, sparking pressure that led him to back down

5d ago

'Crazy Uncle Elon': Musk falls prey to name calling as 'annoyed' White House aides call for a drug test

A report said that some White House aides have walked out of meetings 'and earnestly asked one another if they thought Musk was high'

5d ago

Karoline Leavitt outlines how Americans could face deportation to ‘Hell on Earth’ El Salvadorian prison

Trump is considering the idea of shipping some of the country’s worst offenders straight to the Terrorism Confinement Center

6d ago

Elon Musk and Donald Trump's friendship on the brink of collapse as ‘cracks’ emerge amid tariff drama

Trump and Elon Musk been attached at the hip for months — sharing stages and swapping compliments -- but now it seems things are getting tense

6d ago

Fact Check: Is Donald Trump planning to declare martial law on April 20 using Insurrection Act of 1807?

The rumor really caught fire, thanks to a now-widely shared blog post on Medium, published by someone hiding behind the handle Aletheisthenes

6d ago

George Stephanopoulos slammed for downplaying Joe Biden’s decline despite calling it ‘heartbreaking’

George Stephanopoulos told a random passerby when asked about Biden, 'I don't think he can serve four more years'

6d ago

Donald Trump mocked as he delivers bizarre victory speech after tariff pause: 'Shut him up forever'

Donald Trump celebrated the biggest one-day stock market jump on record, glossing over the fact that he had triggered the crash that came before it

6d ago

Karoline Leavitt blasted as she flaunts $4.8K Louis Vuitton bag: 'She did not buy an American bag?'

Karoline Leavitt flaunted a Louis Vuitton bag despite her public support for Donald Trump’s new tariff-heavy push to promote American-made products

7d ago

White House trolls liberals as Trump plants ‘MAGAnolia’ to replace 200-year-old Jackson Magnolia

Donald Trump rolled up his sleeves to plant a new 'MAGAnolia' sapling on the White House lawn, replacing the historic Jackson Magnolia

7d ago

Meghan Markle reveals why Trump's tariffs won't impact her As Ever products: 'I'm very grateful'

Meghan Markle appeared unfazed by Donald Trump’s newly announced global tariffs as she discussed her lifestyle brand, As Ever, during an interview

7d ago

Karoline Leavitt turns the tables on Nancy Pelosi, says Trump is responding to her call with China tariff

'Nancy Pelosi can thank President Trump today for the 104% retaliatory tariff that will be going into effect on China,' Karoline Leavitt said

7d ago

'The View' host Sunny Hostin says Trump shouldn't be 'let off the hook' for destroying the economy

Sunny Hostin revealed that her retired dad just took a brutal hit after his Wall Street investment took a hit after Trump's tariffs

7d ago

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Elon Musk’s brother Kimbal blasts Trump's tariff policies that erased $30B from Tesla CEO’s fortune

Kimbal Musk's comments came just as his brother Elon suffered a staggering $30.9 billion drop in net worth, triggered by a market-wide selloff

Apr 8

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez slammed as she flies first-class to Bernie Sanders’ ‘Fight Oligarchy’ rally

'Socialist' Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez raised eyebrows as she was photographed flying first-class on JetBlue Flight 511 recently

Apr 8

Joe Rogan's estranged half-sister disputes his story of escaping to San Francisco from 'psychotic' father

Rosa Rogan Lunelli, who has never met her famous half-brother, insists the family deserves better than being smeared by Joe Rogan

Apr 8

John Stamos addresses backlash over his Mar-a-Lago appearance: 'Supporting nurses isn’t political'

John Stamos defended his role on Instagram, saying the gala supported nurses and wasn’t tied to any political agenda or ideology

Apr 8

Donald Trump pushing for a grandiose ‘military parade’ on his 79th birthday, claims report

Donald Trump reportedly wants to throw a 'big military parade' to mark the 250th anniversary of the US Army, which just so happens to be his birthday

Apr 7

Fact Check: Did Donald Trump suggest replacing Pride Month with Veterans Month?

A viral social media post claimed that President Donald Trump had allegedly proposed replacing LGBTQ+ Pride Month with Veterans Month

Apr 7

Glenn Close calls Donald Trump a 'bully' as she slams his administration's attacks on DEI

'I think in the world, if we're going to survive, we have to accept DEI,' Glenn Close said as she criticized Donald Trump's actions

Apr 7

Bill Maher hits Donald Trump with his biggest compliment so far after WH meeting: 'He has that thing'

Bill Maher admitted being impressed by President Donald Trump’s instincts, timing and unapologetic boldness

Apr 7

Anti-Trump activist Greisa Martinez Rosas angers MAGA for bragging she's 'undocumented, unafraid, queer'

The executive director of United We Dream took center stage at the 'Hands Off!' rally in Washington, DC and let the world know exactly who she is

Apr 7

Millionaire Rep Marjorie Taylor Greene slammed for asking followers to buy her son beer on his birthday

In a now-deleted post, Marjorie Taylor Greene asked her followers to buy her son Derek a beer and included a link to his Venmo account

Apr 6

Trump administration scraps Biden's plan to cover weight-loss drugs like Ozempic on Medicare and Medicaid

Donald Trump’s team gutted the Biden administration’s plan as part of a sprawling 438-page regulation update that tweaks how beneficiaries get drug coverage

Apr 6

Elon Musk admits he predicted violence against Tesla back in 2022: 'Like clockwork'

Hundreds of vandals are rallying outside showrooms, calling out Elon Musk and destroying Teslas after DOGE slashed funding for several agencies

Apr 6

Fact Check: Did Elon Musk set world record by donating a staggering $5.7B to charity?

Elon Musk did donate roughly $5.7B worth of Tesla stock to charity but it wasn't quite the world record donation social media is making it out to be

Apr 6

MAGA heavyweight Ben Shapiro turns on Trump as he puts POTUS’ ‘crazy’ tariff plan on blast

Ben Shapiro criticized Trump’s obsession with trade deficits and his full-throttle push for tariffs

Apr 6

Biden's 'selfish' intent to 'harm' Kamala Harris crippled her chances of winning presidency, claims book

A new book claimed Joe Biden kept pulling strings after exiting the race insisting Kamala Harris stick to his deeply unpopular policies

Apr 5