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

How Barron Trump’s behind-the-scenes power moves scored big wins for parents Donald and Melania

Donald Trump recently revealed that the now-viral August interview with comedian Theo Von was his son Barron Trump’s idea

May 18

Bret Baier marvels at Trump’s ability to keep up with a grueling schedule: ‘How the hell do you do it?’

Donald Trump sat down for an exclusive interview with Fox News host Bret Baier during his whirlwind four-day tour of the Middle East

May 18

Trump pushes bonkers Hillary Clinton conspiracy theory, shares wild video she 'does not want you to see'

The video shared by President Donald Trump on social media attempted to link the Clintons to a range of high-profile deaths over the years

May 18

Fact Check: Did Cassie Ventura claim Nicki Minaj told her to stay with Diddy despite alleged abuse?

A viral post claimed that the prosecution had asked Cassie Ventura about entertainers she could have reached out to for support

May 18

Viral video shows horrifying moment massive Mexican Navy training ship crashes into Brooklyn Bridge

Mayor Eric Adams said the ship 'apparently lost power' while sailing out of the harbor around 8.30 pm and slammed straight into the Brooklyn Bridge

May 17

Fact Check: Did former president Barack Obama accept a ‘sky palace’ jet as gift from Qatar in 2015?

The claim about Barack Obama began after President Donald Trump made headlines for accepting a replacement Air Force One jet from Qatar

May 15

Hillary Clinton mocked for accusing Trump of pay-for-play over Qatar's jet gift: 'Maybe sit this one out'

Critics rushed to remind Hillary Clinton of the Clinton Foundation’s foreign donations controversy after she took a swipe at Donald Trump

May 15

Kelly Clarkson accused of being 'ungrateful' by talk show staff after dispute with HR over fan compliment

During a recent show at the Etess Arena in Atlantic City, Kelly Clarkson opened up about the behind-the-scenes tension at her talk show

May 15

Jurors shown 15-minute unedited video of Diddy assaulting ex Cassie Ventura in hotel on Day 2 of trial

The video from the InterContinental Hotel in Century City shows Diddy dragging Cassie Ventura down a hallway and throwing what appears to be a vase at her

May 15

Trump gets royal welcome in Qatar with convoy of red cybertrucks and camels following fighter-jet escort

President Donald Trump’s motorcade cruised through the streets of Doha in Qatar, led by a pair of Tesla Cybertrucks on May 14

May 14

Trump biographer insists Donald and Melania are 'separated' despite White House branding him a liar

According to author Michael Wolff, President Donald Trump and Melania Trump may be living very separate lives behind all that public display of affection.

May 14

Saudi Arabia rolls out mobile McDonald’s truck in hilarious nod to Trump’s favorite fast-food joint

Whether or not President Donald Trump himself planned to chow down on a Big Mac from the truck remains unclear, but the symbolism was hard to miss

May 14

Trump tells Sean Hannity Air Force One appears 'much less impressive’ parked next to Arab royals’ planes

During an interview with Fox News host Sean Hannity, President Donald Trump confessed that America’s presidential plane just doesn’t stack up

May 14

Joe Biden's failure to recognize George Clooney at fundraiser left star ‘shaken to his core’, book claims

In a jaw-dropping moment at a Democratic fundraiser in Los Angeles last June, the former president reportedly didn’t recognize George Clooney

May 14

Joe Biden aides debated whether he would require wheelchair if re-elected in 2024, bombshell book reveals

The revelation was made in the book 'Original Sin: President Biden’s Decline, Its Cover-Up, and His Disastrous Choice to Run Again'

May 14

Trump’s loyal MAGA base turns on him over Qatar Air Force One deal: 'This is not a gift. It’s a bribe'

Ben Shapiro compared President Donald Trump to Hunter and Joe Biden and said that 'we’d all be freaking out on the right' if this was done by them

May 13

Reason why many believe Elon Musk is the father of Amber Heard's newborn twins

On Mother's Day, Amber Heard announced the birth of her twins, Ocean and Agnes, in a heartwarming post featuring a photo of their feet

May 13

Trump sparks dementia concerns as he nearly forgets to sign executive order after hyping it up for days

During an event on Monday, May 12, Dr Mehmet Oz tapped on Donald Trump's back and gently redirected him back to the desk

May 13

Diddy had 'devilish' look on his face after Cassie Ventura hotel assault, ex-security guard tells court

The security guard said he responded to a sixth-floor emergency call about 'a woman in distress' and found Diddy half-clothed, with a 'devilish' stare

May 13

Trump says he'd be a 'stupid person' to reject jet gifted by Qatar as it could help save taxpayers' money

Donald Trump also claimed that Qatar made the offer because the US has 'helped them a lot over the years in terms of security and safety'

May 12

Trump hits back at critics over Qatari jet 'gift' backlash, calls Democrats 'world class losers'

President Donald Trump defended his plan to accept a 'free' Boeing 747-8 jumbo jet from the royal family of Qatar

May 12

Barack Obama calls himself ‘lucky’ to have Michelle in his life in Mother’s Day post amid split rumors

Days after Michelle Obama addressed their divorce rumors, Barack posted a gushing tribute to the woman who’s been by his side for over three decades

May 12

Melania Trump shares Mother's Day 'concerns' about bringing up Barron while subtly shading husband Donald

During a tribute to military moms, Melania Trump peeled back the curtain on her life as a mom to 19-year-old Barron

May 12

MAGA loyalist Laura Loomer turns on Trump for accepting $400M Qatar jet as gift: 'Very disappointing'

The Boeing 747-8 jet will serve as Air Force One until Trump leaves office - at which point it’ll become part of his presidential library foundation

May 11

Trump set to receive $400M 'flying palace' gift from Qatar to replace Air Force One, DOJ says it's legal

The jet, described as a 'flying palace', will temporarily serve as Air Force One before getting included in the Trump presidential library

May 11

Real reason why Melania Trump is spending more time with husband Donald despite absence from White House

Donald Trump and Melania faced a particularly difficult period last year, as the former model was reportedly upset over her husband's criminal case

May 11

Tom Cruise hailed over 'smart' response to question about Trump’s Hollywood tariffs at 'MI 8' event

Tom Cruise was asked about Donald Trump's proposed Hollywood tariff while he was promoting 'Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning' in Seoul

May 11

Jen Psaki mocks Trump with 'faux' Karoline Leavitt briefing as she answers real WH press questions

Jen Psaki used the mock-briefing format to trash Donald Trump over his crypto scheme and his firing of a Black woman who led the Library of Congress

May 11

From vast libraries to rooms filled with sacred artifacts: Inside stunning palace Pope Leo may call home

Pope Leo XIV's predecessor, Pope Francis, ditched the opulent Apostolic Palace for a more modest setup at Casa Santa Marta, the Vatican's guesthouse

May 11

Prince Harry’s $900 cowboy hat reveals his true loyalties as Meghan Markle shares pic from 'date night'

The $900 cowboy hat Prince Harry donned during his night out with Meghan Markle had hidden symbols inscribed on it

May 11

Fact Check: Is viral video of Anna Wintour explaining why she banned Donald Trump from Met Gala real?

In the clip, Anna Wintour allegedly said Donald Trump 'never truly belonged' and that she didn't want the night 'reduced to someone's political show'

May 9

Insiders reveal how many days first lady Melania Trump has spent in White House since inauguration

Since her husband President Donald Trump's inauguration 108 days ago, first lady Melania Trump has shown up at just a handful of public events

May 9

Jill Biden appears to secretly signal Joe to stop answering risky question during 'The View' interview

Joe Biden abruptly paused and let Jill take over after Alyssa Farah Griffin asked about speculation surrounding his cognitive abilities

May 9

The View

American Pope Leo appears to take a swipe at Donald Trump during first speech as pontiff

Newly elected Pope Leo XIV appeared to mock President Donald Trump in his first Vatican speech, echoing the progressive tone of late Pope Francis

May 9

Biden 'wasn't surprised' by Kamala Harris' loss to Trump in 2024 election, implies he would've beaten him

During his appearance on 'The View', Joe Biden also shared his thoughts on why Donald Trump can't stop obsessing over him

May 8

The View

Melania Trump quietly shuts down critics with stunning reveal of revamped White House Rose Garden

Melania Trump showed off a jaw-dropping floral spread at the White House that looked like something out of a Versailles catalog

May 7

Body language expert decodes Trump's reaction to meeting Mark Carney right after taking potshot at Canada

Inside the Oval Office, President Donald Trump called the meeting 'an honor' and even gave Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney props for his victory

May 7

Kamala Harris raises eyebrows as Internet questions who funded her $75K Met Gala 2025 appearance

Met Gala 2025’s $75,000 ticket price became a lightning rod for backlash, with critics demanding to know who paid for Kamala Harris’ entry

May 7

Kanye West storms out of Piers Morgan interview after just 2 minutes, broadcaster calls rapper 'big baby'

Kanye West stormed off 'Piers Morgan Uncensored' after just two chaotic minutes, leaving the British broadcaster rattled

May 7

Kanye West

Outrage as filmmaker says Malia Obama-directed Nike ad 'uncomfortably similar' to her Sundance film

The new commercial directed by Malia Obama was unveiled on social media to promote WNBA star A’ja Wilson’s brand-new signature shoe

May 7

Whoopi Goldberg mocked for pairing outfit with bizarre hand accessories at Met Gala 2025: 'Circus attire'

Whoopi Goldberg walked the blue carpet in a black and white tuxedo-inspired gown, paired with a collared button-down shirt and tie

May 6

Sydney Sweeney slammed for not sticking to Met Gala's Black dandyism-focused theme: 'Did she even try?'

While Sydney Sweeney successfully channeled Kim Novak in a Miu Miu gown, many felt she did a disservice to the evening's culturally significant theme

May 6

Megyn Kelly accuses Anna Wintour of engaging in 'Black tokenism' with Met Gala 2025 theme

Megyn Kelly blasted Anna Wintour on her show, accusing her of 'hyper-pandering' and engaging in 'Black tokenism' with the event’s 2025 theme

May 6

Megyn Kelly

Met Gala 2025 branded ‘dead’ as major stars ghost red carpet and fans slam 'dull and disappointing' night

The annual invite-only bash held at New York City’s Metropolitan Museum of Art was called out by critics for being 'boring' and 'underwhelming'

May 6

Zendaya caught on camera reacting to Diana Ross stealing the spotlight on Met Gala 2025 red carpet

Zendaya watched in awe as Diana Ross made a dazzling return to the Met Gala in a stunning floor-length white gown covered in crystals

May 5

Bombshell photos capture ex-NSA Mike Waltz opening Signal-like app during Cabinet meeting with Trump

A sharp-eyed photographer took a pic of Mike Waltz’s phone, revealing message threads labeled 'JD Vance' and 'Gabbard' open on what looked like Signal

May 5

Trump snaps at reporter on Air Force One, responds to question with a brutal four-word takedown

While flying aboard Air Force One recently, President Donald Trump went off on a Wall Street Journal reporter in an outburst that was caught on camera

May 5

Trump raises eyebrows as he replies 'I don't know' when asked if he's obligated to uphold Constitution

When NBC's Kristen Welker asked directly whether he needs to uphold the Constitution as President, Donald Trump replied, 'I don't know'

May 5

White House insider reveals handpicked secret team working on a major transformation for Melania Trump

Melania Trump’s trusted crew includes a scandal-plagued Hollywood director, a bowtie-loving architect, a fashion guru, and a whisper-quiet sister

May 5

Trump drops a 100% tariff bomb on films 'produced in foreign lands' in a bid to save 'dying' Hollywood

Donald Trump has authorized the Department of Commerce and the US Trade Representative to slap a 100% tariff on any movie or show produced abroad

May 4