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 From Kunal Dey
‘We’re taxing the rich’: NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani announces $500M luxury home levy
Kathy Hochul said the tax ensures ultrawealthy nonresidents fund NYC services while not affecting residents and easing budget pressures
Iranian embassy posts AI meme showing Jesus Christ descending from the heavens to strike Trump
An AI video from Iran reimagined Donald Trump’s post, showing Jesus Christ descending, declaring 'Your reckoning has come,' and striking him
107-year-old ‘Mama Jules’ goes viral for backing Donald Trump: ‘I am a true Trumpian’
The centenarian has lived through 19 presidencies and called Trump the ‘best president’ of her lifetime.
Trump expresses confusion over FEMA official Gregg Phillips' teleportation claim: 'Was he kidding?'
After a reporter said Gregg Phillips was serious about his supernatural claim, Donald Trump admitted he knew 'nothing about teleporting'
Marjorie Taylor Greene claims Trump did ‘everything in his power’ to stop Epstein files release
Marjorie Taylor Greene linked a government shutdown to blocking Epstein files, saying it put her at odds with Donald Trump, who called her a 'traitor'
JD Vance says emails show Trump and Epstein 'hated' each other, calls it 'a pretty good thing'
JD Vance also framed Epstein’s dislike as a positive sign, arguing that being hated by 'the worst people' reflects well on a person’s character
Megyn Kelly says Dems timed Eric Swalwell scandal to stop Steve Hilton from winning California
Steve Hilton has surged to the front of the pack with President Trump’s endorsement
Trump takes another swipe at Pope Leo XIV, claims Iran killed over 40,000 ‘innocent’ protestors
The latest jab comes amid an ongoing feud between the President and the Pope, who has taken aim at Trump’s decision to strike Iran.
JD Vance tells Pope Leo XIV he must 'be careful' when speaking on 'matters of theology'
Speaking at a Turning Point USA event in Athens, Georgia, Vance pushed back on the pope’s recent remarks that Jesus “is never on the side of those who once wielded the sword and today drop bombs"
JD Vance explains 'Trumpian grand bargain’ with Iran and housing crisis at Georgia event
The event doubled as a tribute to Charlie Kirk, the TPUSA founder killed in September 2025. While supporters filled the arena on the inside, protesters outside also made their presence known
Gavin Newsom mocks Donald Trump over Oval Office DoorDash order: 'Make America Healthy Again!'
The governor’s press office quoted CBS News White House reporter Olivia Rinaldi’s post showing the delivery and captioned it, “MAKE AMERICA HEALTHY AGAIN!”
Megyn Kelly accuses Trump of 'mocking 1.4 billion Catholics' with Jesus meme
On the Monday, April 13, episode of her eponymous show, the journalist took a slightly exasperated swing at the situation. “Seems like a great time to start a feud with a Catholic Pope," she quipped.
Trump demands apology from New York Times after mental health coverage: 'Have they no shame?'
The latest flare-up came after Peter Baker, the paper’s chief White House correspondent, questioned Trump’s stability as he pointed to what he described as “erratic behavior and extreme comments”
Riley Gaines declares 'I love the president' after Trump brushes off her Jesus photo criticism
Riley Gaines previously said, 'A little humility would serve him well,' after Trump shared an AI-generated photo depicting himself as Jesus
Bernie Sanders calls out Trump for attacking Pope, says it is ‘deranged, egomaniacal behavior’
Tensions rose between Donald Trump and Pope Leo over war and immigration
Mark Kelly condemns Trump’s ‘abhorrent’ remarks against Pope Leo XIV, links rhetoric to Iran war
The Senator claimed Trump is ‘flailing’ and accused him of attacking ‘anyone or anything’ to protect himself.
Maps shared by Brian Hooker allegedly show exact spot where wife Lynette fell overboard in Bahamas
Brian Hooker apparently sent the images of the maps to friends and fellow boaters in the days after his wife Lynette vanished
Newsom mocks ‘lightweight’ Vance over failed Iran talks, fall of close ally Viktor Orban
The jab landed following the collapse of US-Iran ceasefire negotiations in Islamabad
'Iran will not have a nuclear weapon': Trump defends hardline stance amid fragile ceasefire
After marathon negotiations failed to yield a deal, Donald Trump made it clear that Iran 'will not' acquire nuclear power on his watch
‘He likes crime’: Trump lashes out at Pope Leo XIV over anti-war message on Iran
Trump called out the Pope in an angry Truth Social rant after the latter criticized the President's threats to “wipe out” Iranian civilization.