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: 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

Feb 16

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

Feb 16

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

Kai Trump’s jaw-dropping net worth revealed at just 17 years old

Kai Trump, the granddaughter of President Trump, made waves in sports and business, securing a remarkable net worth before stepping foot in college

Feb 12

Fact Check: Did Donald Trump call teachers ‘very ugly’ in viral Truth Social post?

As per the post, Donald Trump slammed the DOED as one of the 'most terrible organizations on Earth' while also bizarrely complaining about sporks in school cafeterias

Feb 11

Elon Musk's absence at Super Bowl LIX raises eyebrows as Trump and other A-List celebs fill the stands

While Donald Trump was accompanied by his children Ivanka and Eric Trump to witness the epic showdown, his friend Elon Musk was missing from the entourage

Feb 11

SZA accused of lip-syncing during Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl performance: 'Thought no one would notice'

SZA and Kendrick Lamar delivered their chart-topping hits 'Luther' and 'All The Stars' but some viewers were quick to call her out

Feb 11

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle ripped for riding past disabled veterans in golf buggy at Invictus Games

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were spotted cruising in gold buggy, while some of the veterans the event was created for stood on the sidelines

Feb 11

Internet wonders if Trump got booed at Super Bowl LIX as viral videos spark debate over crowd reactions

While most videos show he was met with resounding cheers, his critics insist the stadium booed and jeered at him

Feb 11

Fact Check: Does Barron Trump really speak three or more languages?

A resurfaced clip has sparked speculation on social media, with claims that Barron Trump is a polyglot prodigy who has 'mastered' multiple languages

Feb 10

Uproar over hefty price tag for President Donald Trump's appearance at the 2025 Super Bowl

The big question Donald Trump's critics are asking is about how much taxpayer money was spent on his attendance at Super Bowl LIX

Feb 10

Prince Harry decries 'weak moral character' in apparent dig at Trump for calling Meghan Markle 'terrible'

Trump has previously said that 'Harry is whipped' and that his wife 'leads him around by his nose'

Feb 10

Ivanka Trump’s son Theo steals the show at Super Bowl with his hawk-eyed presence around grandpa Donald

Fans couldn’t get enough of Theo’s protective stance around his grandfather, President Donald Trump

Feb 10

Fans bet on length of Jon Batiste’s National Anthem rendition ahead of Super Bowl LIX

Jon Batiste took center stage at Caesar’s Superdome in New Orleans on Sunday to deliver a stunning rendition of the National Anthem

Feb 9

Video of Jay-Z instructing bodyguard to closely follow Beyonce at 2025 Grammys has fans divided

A viral video has surfaced showing Jay-Z seemingly instructing his bodyguard to stay close to Beyonce

Feb 9

Hailey Bieber shares mysterious post about ‘rejection’ amid divorce rumors with husband Justin

Hailey Bieber took to Instagram to share a carousel of fashion-forward images, including a topless blazer look amid split rumors with Justin Bieber

Feb 9

Fact Check: Did Joe Biden spend 40% of his presidency on vacation?

The Republican National Committee initially made this claim in 2023, asserting Joe Biden spent 40% of his presidency away from the White House

Feb 9

Kanye West slammed for hinting he slept with Ivanka Trump: 'You are filth'

Kanye West posted offensive messages on X and made strange claims about President Trump's eldest daughter, Ivanka

Feb 9

Kanye West

Richard Gere dubs Donald Trump 'bully and thug' at Goya Awards as he says America is in 'very dark place'

Richard Gere, 75, expressed his concerns about America being in a 'very dark place,' emphasizing the divisive tribalism taking over the country

Feb 8

Garth Brooks dyeing his hair and 'wearing corsets' as damage control amid bombshell lawsuit: Sources

63-year-old Garth Brooks has reportedly been dropping serious cash to keep himself looking polished, primped, and picture-perfect

Feb 7

Donald Trump sparks outrage as he says it's ‘amazing’ DC plane crash could happen, compares it to golfing

The president raised eyebrows with his golf analogy about last week’s midair collision between an Army helicopter and a passenger jet

Feb 7

Fact Check: Did USAID give Chelsea Clinton a staggering $84M for her work at Clinton Foundation?

A series of posts alleged that Bill and Hillary Clinton's daughter Chelsea pocketed $84 million in taxpayer money from USAID

Feb 7

The scandalous moments CBS brazenly scrubbed from Kamala Harris' tense '60 Minutes' interview

Now that the original interview has been released — after Trump sued CBS News in October — it’s clear just how much was left on the cutting room floor

Feb 7

Robert F Kennedy Jr sparks social media frenzy as he prepares mysterious blue liquid mid-flight

A video of Robert F Kennedy Jr showing him adding a mysterious bright blue substance to his drink led to controversy and curiosity on social media

Feb 6

Country star Colt Ford drops 60lb, changes diet after heart attack led to 8-day coma: 'I died two times'

The 'Slow Ride' singer has made some serious changes to his diet and lifestyle, cutting out longtime favorites like fried chicken and Mountain Dew

Feb 6

Heartbroken dad discovers final video wife and daughter took in ill-fated plane that crashed near DC

Andrey Ter is grieving the sudden loss of his wife Olesya Taylor and youngest daughter Olivia Ter, 12, in the devastating plane crash near Washington DC

Feb 6

Hillary Clinton slammed for hypocrisy as she claims Elon Musk’s DOGE team has 'no relevant experience'

Hillary Clinton took a jab at Elon Musk’s new Department of Government Efficiency team, calling out its members for being too young to even rent a car

Feb 6

Trump trolled for falsely claiming Tommy Tuberville coached Patrick Mahomes: 'Time to retire, grandpa!'

Tommy Tuberville did coach at Texas Tech, but he left in 2012 after just two seasons. Mahomes didn’t even arrive at Texas Tech until 2014

Feb 6

Tributes pour in as Irv Gotti, hip-hop producer and Murder Inc Records co-founder, dies at 54

While the cause of Irv Gotti's death remains unknown, he did suffer what his representatives previously described as a 'minor stroke' last year

Feb 5

Fans go wild as Zendaya's family reveals their adorable nickname for her fiance Tom Holland

Zendaya's family revealed their nickname for Tom Holland as the couple celebrated their engagement with her loved ones in her hometown of Oakland

Feb 5

Drew Barrymore and Kelly Clarkson’s ‘heated battle’ for talk show ratings tearing their friendship apart

Drew Barrymore is laser-focused on winning over viewers, especially in Middle America, where Kelly Clarkson has built a massive fan base

Feb 5

‘AITA for asking my sister to pay me back after her child destroyed my daughter’s prized books?’

The woman's 13-year-old niece destroyed her daughter’s cherished book collection, including a brand-new special edition she had been saving up for

Feb 5

Beyonce’s Grammy-winning ‘Cowboy Carter’ sees 795% spike in streams, trolls say ‘bought and paid for’

While Beyonce's fans are celebrating 'Cowboy Carter's staggering surge on Spotify, critics on social media weren’t so convinced

Feb 5

Kamala Harris' stepdaughter Ella Emhoff slammed as she complains about 'overpriced' eggs

'Where has Ella been for the last four years? She obviously doesn't shop for herself regularly,' a netizen snarked

Feb 4

Body language expert decodes Beyonce’s ‘deer in headlights’ reaction to Best Country Album Grammy win

The moment Beyonce heard Taylor Swift announce her name as the winner in the Best Country Album category at the Grammys, her reaction was one of disbelief

Feb 4

Taylor Swift