Kunal Dey

About Author

Kunal Dey, a senior news writer at news.meaww, is a computer engineer turned political observer based in Bengaluru, India. His journey into the political realm was sparked by the seismic impact of Donald Trump's historic triumph in 2016. With a background in science and technology, Kunal brings a unique perspective to his coverage of US and world politics. When he isn't covering the goings on in Capitol Hill, Kunal enjoys driving cars, lifting weights, immersing himself in literature, culinary exploits, and serenading the strings of his guitar.

Area of Interest

Kunal has extensively covered election cycles, polls, primaries, campaigns, and pivotal events shaping the American political landscape. His writings delve into a wide spectrum of political ideologies, addressing libertarian, conservative, and liberal viewpoints. Kunal navigates the complex world of political information, ensuring a balanced understanding by drawing insights from diverse media outlets and publications across the political spectrum.

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

Internet labels Sen Bob Menendez 'coward' for accusing wife Nadine of stashing gold bars at home without his knowledge

Bob Menendez's attorney portrayed Nadine as the mastermind behind the alleged hidden trove, asserting that she sidelined her husband for personal gain

May 16

Joe Biden and Trump's bid for 2024 on shaky ground as presidential candidates agree to face off at debate

Joe Biden and Donald Trump are facing hurdles in securing unwavering support from their base voters

May 16

'He's a perjurer': Michael Cohen slammed as ex-advisor accuses him of lying in court, says fixer told him he 'had nothing' on Trump

Bob Costello's rebuttal comes in the wake of Cohen's accusations of attempting to establish a 'back channel' to Donald Trump

May 16

'We all know who it belongs to': Netizens speculate after cocaine found at Capitol Police headquarters prompts investigation

The incident, which occurred on May 15, has sparked an internal investigation into how the illicit substance made its way into a sensitive area

May 15

'What an effing liar': Internet slams Mike Stiegler as he claims former VP Mike Pence almost died in Capitol riot

Mike Stiegler highlighted the unprecedented threat faced by one of the highest-ranking officials in the nation on that fateful day

May 15

'Time to pay the price': Michael Cohen slammed after Trump's lawyer gets him to admit he lied to Robert Mueller

Over two days of testimony, Michael Cohen was grilled about his past lies and intricate web of deceit woven during his time working for Donald Trump

May 15

'This guy is out of his gourd': NYC Mayor Eric Adams trolled as he suggests hiring migrants as lifeguards amid shortage

Eric Adams implied that migrant work visas could be expedited to swiftly fill positions in dire need of personnel, such as lifeguard roles

May 15

‘He had to kiss the ring’: Sen JD Vance mocked for saying he attended Donald Trump's hush money trial ‘to support a friend’

The senator emphasized that his presence, along with other Republican allies, was not merely symbolic but a genuine display of support for Trump

May 14

'America wants better': Mike Johnson slammed as he says Michael Cohen is 'on a mission for personal revenge' amid hush money trial

Mike Johnson said, 'He is someone who has a history of perjury, no one should believe a word he says in there'

May 14

'Is he off his meds again?' Joe Biden trolled for saying he works for Kamala Harris because she's 'smarter' than him

The remark came during a celebration at the White House marking the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

May 14

'No one is asking for this': Ted Cruz trolled after suggesting he may run for president 'down the road'

Ted Cruz says for now he is focused on backing former President Donald Trump

May 14

Michael Cohen unveils genesis of 'catch and kill' scheme to bury negative stories about Trump before 2016

The saga began in the fall of 2015 when Michael Cohen first caught wind of a salacious rumor circulating about Trump

May 14

Michael Cohen reveals Trump refused to run for president in 2011 for real estate and 'The Apprentice'

Michael Cohen, the key witness against Donald Trump, testified at trial about hush money payments to Stormy Daniels

May 14

'Convicted liar': Michael Cohen slammed as he testifies Donald Trump ordered him to pay off Stormy Daniels

Michael Cohen testified that when Stormy Daniels threatened to disclose the affair elsewhere, Donald Trump instructed him to proceed with the payment

May 13

Joe Biden slammed as 'hypocritical' after he disses Trump on TikTok which he's trying to ban

Joe Biden's and Vice President Kamala Harris' campaigns have verified TikTok accounts, with a significant following of over 318K users

May 13

Trump hush money trial: 5 glaring errors made by lawyers defending former POTUS

The hush money trial revolves around 34 felony charges accusing the former president of falsifying business records

May 13

'Fragile mindset of a loser': Senate candidate Kari Lake ridiculed for saying she's 'not all that confident' about fairness of 2024 election

Kari Lake voiced skepticism about the integrity of the electoral process and floated a voter roll conspiracy theory concerning undocumented migrants

May 13

'Crooked and sleazy': Gavin Newsom slammed after reporter confronts him about $24B anti-homelessness drive bringing zero results

The scrutiny comes as California faces a budget deficit of at least $45B, prompting Gavin Newsom to propose drastic spending cuts

May 13

Why Michael Cohen holds the key: Former attorney's testimony could make or break case against Donald Trump

The prosecution hopes to leverage Michael Cohen's testimony to establish a direct link between Donald Trump and the payment made

May 12

'Not an honest one in the bunch': Donald Trump trolled as founder of his new defense firm was indicted in Somali fraud case

Judge Katharine Parker granted approval for the Trump campaign to replace their previous attorneys with a lawyer from Schulman Bhattacharya, LLC

May 12

Ex-staffers accuse Rep Nancy Mace of toxic behavior as they deny allegations of 'sabotaging' her, Internet says 'she's a terrible leader'

Former staffers deny hacking Nancy Mace's phone, accessing medical records, or mishandling funds, claiming Mace handled calendars and medical data

May 12

'He will lurk in shadows': Paul Manafort mocked as he steps back from Republican convention role amid scrutiny

Paul Manafort said, 'It is clear that media wants to use me as a distraction to try and harm President Trump and his campaign by recycling old news'

May 12

President Joe Biden trolled over 2019 'quid pro quo' tweet about Donald Trump that critics think 'endorses his own impeachment'

Joe Biden faces backlash for a resurfaced tweet from 2019 in which he questioned then-President Donald Trump's actions regarding military aid to Ukraine

May 11

'Hiding Joe’s crimes': DOJ slammed for dragging feet on release of Biden-Hur tapes despite court directive

The delay comes despite a federal court's order pushing for a quicker timeline in determining the tapes' disclosure following a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request

May 11

Trump hush money trial Day 14: Stormy Daniels accused of making money off indictment and other takeaways

Defense attorney Susan Necheles alleged that Daniels fabricated her claim of a sexual liaison with Trump solely for financial gain

May 10

'He needs to go away': Joe Biden mocked as he mistakes WNBA player Candace Parker for 'coach' during White House visit

During a White House event, President Biden mistakenly referred to retired basketball player Candace Parker as 'one of the greatest all-time coaches'

May 9

'There are more important issues': Internet disagrees as Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff urges men to get involved in fight for abortion rights

Kamala Harris' husband, Doug Emhoff, emphasized men should become allies to women in the ongoing struggle for abortion access as freedoms are at risk

May 9

'What is wrong with you?' Internet blasts GOP Rep Mike Collins for linking RFK Jr's brain worm to Kennedy assassinations

Mike Collins said, 'You either die a Kennedy with a hole in the brain or live long enough to become a Kennedy with a hole in the brain'

May 9

'He needs to be disbarred': Judge Arthur Engoron slammed for allegedly receiving unsolicited advice from lawyer in Trump fraud trial

Adam Leitman Bailey conversed with Judge Arthur Engoron, triggering a probe by the New York State Commission on Judicial Conduct

May 9

'Yes he will because he’s going to win': President Joe Biden trolled for saying Donald Trump won't accept 2024 election results

In a sit-down interview, President Joe Biden covered a range of topics, including his rival Donald Trump, election predictions, and foreign policy

May 8

'Entitled punk': Hunter Biden slammed after prosecutors accuse him of delay tactics 'stunt' in tax fraud case

The first son seeks to appeal the ruling denying his motion to dismiss the case which accuses him of tax fraud

May 8

‘Imagine being so tone-deaf’: Internet shreds Biden after new campaign ad attacks Trump over family separation policy at border

The Biden campaign's ad, titled 'Ripped Apart', is strategically targeted at Latino voters in battleground states

May 8

Judge Juan Merchan admits Stormy Daniels is a 'difficult to control' witness as he denies Trump's mistrial bid

Donald Trump's attorney made a plea for mistrial as Stormy Daniels gave a graphic account of her alleged sexual encounter with the ex-POTUS

May 8

Trump's hush money trial: Stormy Daniels' testimony and other takeaways from Day 13

Daniels recounted meeting Trump at a celebrity golf event in July 2006, where she detailed being invited to dinner with him after the day's activities

May 8

'He isn't called crooked Joe for nothing': Biden slammed as House Committee issues subpoena to SBA over voter registration push in Michigan

The subpoena stems from worries regarding the transparency of the electioneering efforts of the Biden administration's SBA in the swing state of Michigan

May 8

'She’s incompetent': Judge Aileen Cannon slammed after postponing Trump's classified documents case indefinitely

In a detailed five-page scheduling order issued on Tuesday, May 7, Judge Cannon articulated the complexities surrounding the case

May 7

'Hard pass': Internet fumes as ex-Obama strategist David Plouffe teams up with Trump loyalist Kellyanne Conway for new podcast

The initiative, aimed at offering insights into the upcoming 2024 White House race, promises to 'engage rather than enrage' via political discourse

May 7

Internet fed up with GOP 'clown show' as Merrick Garland set to be held in contempt over Biden audio

Merrick Garland refused to disclose the unredacted audio of an interview conducted during the probe into Joe Biden's handling of classified documents

May 7

'Wrong yet again': Trump trolled for saying abortion is 'not that big of an issue' as he calls GOP 'party of fertilization'

Donald Trump's remarks following a rally in Saginaw County, Michigan, have reignited the debate over reproductive rights and the role of government in regulating them

May 7

Here's how long Donald Trump could sit in jail if he breaches his gag order again

Judge Juan Merchan threatened to throw Donald Trump behind bars after he violated his gag order in the hush money trial for the tenth time

May 7

‘Wasting taxpayers’ money’: Prosecutors slammed after presenting ‘chicken scratch’ notes as evidence in Trump hush money trial

Two pivotal witnesses from the Trump Organization took the stand, shedding light on the inner workings of the company's finances

May 6

'Not running this circus': RNC trolled as chief counsel Charlie Spies resigns two months after taking job

Sources close to the matter suggest that Charlie Spies was 'pushed out', raising questions and speculation about the circumstances surrounding his exit

May 6

‘Absolutely arm yourselves’: Mark Kelly slammed for ripping into Kari Lake’s ‘strap on a Glock’ advice to supporters

Mark Kelly cautioned that Kari Lake needs to 'be careful' with her choice of words

May 6

6 times Donald Trump has sued or threatened to file a defamation suit against media organizations

Despite often finding himself as the defendant, Trump has also initiated litigation against others

May 6

'Fake news, as always': Internet backs Trump as he denies claims of monitoring pregnancies to prosecute abortions

The controversy stems from Trump's recent interview with Time Magazine, where he was questioned about states' authority to monitor pregnancies

May 6

'Surprising to no one!': Joe Biden slammed as his biggest donors are funding anti-Israel campus protests

Influential Democratic donors, including George Soros and David Rockefeller Jr, have been found to support organizations behind the protests

May 5

'Is his campaign imploding?' RFK Jr trolled after campaign contractor is arrested for alleged assault

Trent Pool, a pivotal figure in the effort to secure ballot access across all 50 states, was arrested in New York City on Saturday

May 5

'Just stop': Donald Trump slammed after he asks why Michael Cohen's call recording was 'cut off' during hush money trial

Donald Trump's frustration stemmed from what he deemed an incomplete portrayal of the conversation, suggesting a pivotal portion was omitted

May 5

'Weird flex but okay': Kristi Noem trolled after falsely claiming she met with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in new book

Kristi Noem's biography, 'No Going Back', set for release on Tuesday, May 7, is undergoing corrections to rectify inaccuracies, per a spokesperson

May 5

'Money can’t buy class': Internet slams JFK's grandson Jack Schlossberg for mocking RFK Jr's campaign

Jack Schlossberg called his cousin RFK Jr a 'prick' and accused him of deceitfully aligning with Donald Trump's camp despite claiming to be independent

May 5