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

Fact Check: Did LeBron James really say he had a 'weird feeling' Diddy would be arrested?

The account NBACentel shared a jaw-dropping claim, saying that LeBron James had some kind of weird premonition about Sean 'Diddy' Combs' arrest

Sep 19

Watch Trump stand up for 'good guy' Diddy in old 'Apprentice' clip after Aubrey O'Day suggests otherwise

Jimmy Kimmel pulled up a video of Donald Trump defending Diddy despite 'Celebrity Apprentice' contestant Aubrey O’Day not agreeing with his glowing review

Sep 18

Kamala Harris rekindles drinking problem rumors as she slurs through 5-minute rant during NABJ appearance

Rumors have been swirling for a while now about Kamala Harris potentially having a drinking problem

Sep 18

Fact Check: Did Coca-Cola cut ties with Taylor Swift over her Kamala Harris endorsement?

The satirical posts about Taylor Swift’s endorsement of Kamala Harris and the supposed fallout with Coca-Cola have been thoroughly debunked

Sep 18

Taylor Swift

Jennifer Lopez rumored to be working on a 'A Cry Me a River-type ballad' in Ben Affleck break-up album

Rumor has it that JLo is getting ready to channel all her emotions into her music, but this time it won’t be about her love story with Ben Affleck

Sep 18

Trump confuses wildlife refuge with Afghanistan airbase in latest mix-up, says ‘we have Bagram in Alaska’

Trump was touting his success in getting oil drilling approved in Alaska, but he appeared to confuse ANWR with Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan

Sep 18

Harris deflects to Ohio, Project 2025 when asked about her confidence in Secret Service after Trump attack

During an interview, Harris was asked whether she felt secure with the agency responsible for her safety after the second attack on Trump

Sep 17

Perry Farrell issues apology after Jane’s Addiction cancels tour amid on-stage fight with Dave Navarro

Jane's Addiction canceled the remainder of its tour after singer Perry Farrell was seen punching guitarist Dave Navarro at a Boston concert on Friday

Sep 17

Barron Trump fails to show up at family’s crypto launch despite 2-hour build-up

The livestream, hosted on X, was expected to feature Barron Trump’s insights on WLF, but he did not make it onto the broadcast

Sep 17

Hillary Clinton slams Elon Musk over 'creepy' tweet on Taylor Swift, calls him Trump's 'alter ego'

Hillary Clinton said Donald Trump had Elon Musk acting as his 'alter ego' to throw some shade at Taylor Swift after she endorsed Kamala Harris

Sep 17

Taylor Swift

Here are three glaring questions for the Secret Service following Ryan Routh’s attempt on Trump's life

As law enforcement continues to investigate what happened at the West Palm Beach golf course, security experts point out the gaps in protection

Sep 17

Suspected gunman Ryan Routh had urged Iran to assassinate Trump in bizarre self-published book

Ryan Routh allegedly tried to assassinate Trump on September 15 outside the former president's golf club in West Palm Beach, Florida

Sep 16

The Traitors' surprise victory triggers mass 'walkout' by competing series at 2024 Emmy Awards

Peacock's 'The Traitors' won the coveted Outstanding Reality Competition Program Award, beating out shows like 'RuPaul's Drag Race' and 'Top Chef'

Sep 16

Laura Loomer ties Trump's illegal immigration stance to assassination attempts, Internet agrees with her

Laura Loomer reportedly said that whenever Donald Trump addresses the issue of illegal immigration, it's like a signal flare for assassination attempts

Sep 16

Ron DeSantis says Florida will probe second Trump assassination attempt, Internet calls it 'purity test'

Ron DeSantis announced that Florida would be conducting its own investigation into the incident that took place at Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach

Sep 16

Scooter Braun surprisingly defends Taylor Swift as Trump says he 'hates' singer after she endorsed Harris

Scooter Braun threw some serious shade at Donald Trump on social media—and surprisingly, it’s to defend none other than Taylor Swift

Sep 16

Taylor Swift

Sheriff reveals how Trump’s would-be assassin Ryan Routh got within 300 yards of ex-POTUS on golf course

It was pointed out that Donald Trump’s status as both a former president and an active presidential candidate creates unique security challenges

Sep 15

Tyreek Hill's wife Keeta Vaccaro flaunts baby bump at Miami Dolphins' TNF game as due date inches closer

Tyreek Hill's wife, Keeta Vaccaro, has been keeping fans in the loop with regular updates on her health, workouts, and her adorable baby bump

Sep 15

Robert F Kennedy Jr discloses he’s being investigated for collecting whale specimen 20 years ago

RFK Jr's daughter Kathleen 'Kick' Kennedy had earlier spoken about a family trip where her father decided to decapitate a dead whale

Sep 15

Trump slammed for vague response on Laura Loomer’s presence in his entourage despite GOP concerns

Many Republicans have called Laura Loomer 'toxic' and denounced her recent racist remarks as 'appalling'

Sep 15

Kamala Harris continues to tout Goldman Sachs’ review of her economic plan despite CEO’s dismissal

Kamala Harris brazenly claimed that a review by the financial giant supported her policies

Sep 15

WATCH: Proud Boys march through Springfield amid Haitian immigrants eating pets conspiracy theory

The police said that around 15 to 20 individuals were seen marching in Springfield, wearing attire emblazoned with logos associated with Proud Boys

Sep 14

8 devastating career-ending injuries in NFL history: From Joe Theismann to Reggie Brown

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa was diagnosed with the third concussion in his NFL career during a recent game

Sep 13

Trump slammed after viral clip shows him signing American flag during campaign stop

The video was posted on September 12, just one day after Donald Trump attended a ceremony commemorating the September 11, 2001 attacks on the WTC

Sep 13

NHL star Stephen Peat dies following 'tragic accident' just weeks after Johnny, Matthew Gaudreau's deaths

Stephen Peat, who was just 44 years old, died on Thursday, September 12, leaving behind a stellar legacy both on and off the ice

Sep 13

Merrick Garland asserts he won’t allow DOJ to be used as ‘political tool’, Internet calls it ‘gaslighting’

Merrick Garland's remarks follow intense criticism from Republicans, especially in light of the ongoing lawfare against Trump

Sep 13

NY Gov Kathy Hochul diagnosed with skin cancer, set to undergo 'small removal procedure'

New York Governor Kathy Hochul, 66, was diagnosed with basal cell carcinoma during a recent routine checkup

Sep 12

Republican strategist Karl Rove offers brutal take on Donald Trump's 'catastrophic' debate performance

Karl Rove believes Donald Trump's performance in the debate with Kamala Harris was far worse than anything his team could have imagined

Sep 12

Linsey Davis and David Muir called 'disgusting' for failing to fact-check Harris' claims during debate

Donald Trump supporters were particularly upset with how David Muir and Linsey Davis managed the debate, especially regarding fact-checking

Sep 12

Outrage as Trump attends 9/11 memorial with Laura Loomer who pushed conspiracy theory about attacks

Laura Loomer, a right-wing activist with a long history of offensive remarks, recently joined Donald Trump's entourage

Sep 12

Kamala Harris' debate outfit ridiculed for resembling Quaker Oats mascot's attire

Kamala Harris stepped onto the debate stage on Tuesday, September 10, wearing a white top with a lavalliere neckline and a sharp navy pantsuit

Sep 12

John Kirby under fire for accidental email dismissing veterans’ concerns on Afghanistan withdrawal

Several veterans publicly criticized John Kirby for his attempts to 'cover up' the Harris-Biden administration’s mishandling of the Afghanistan withdrawal

Sep 12

Harris reminds Trump she owns a gun as ex-POTUS claims she will go after Second Amendment during debate

During their first presidential debate, Kamala Harris called out Donald Trump for spreading falsities about her stance on gun rights

Sep 11

Ryan Seacrest’s net worth revealed as ‘Wheel of Fortune’ gig spins his wealth into overdrive

Ryan Seacrest recently snagged the hosting gig for 'Wheel of Fortune', taking over from the legendary Pat Sajak

Sep 11

Kamala Harris hailed for 'power move' that caught Donald Trump off-guard ahead of presidential debate

As ABC News moderators introduced the candidates, Harris didn't think twice before approaching Trump for a handshake

Sep 11

Trump claims 'a lot of people agreed' with his call to execute Central Park 5 who were later exonerated

Donald Trump had once demanded the return of the death penalty for the Central Park Five—four Black teenagers and one Latino teen falsely accused of rape

Sep 11

Harris blasted for failing to address Trump's claim that she supports abortions in the 'ninth month'

During the ABC News presidential debate, Donald Trump accused Kamala Harris of supporting abortions in the 'ninth month' and even 'after birth'

Sep 10

Ted Cruz shares meme on ‘Haitian immigrants eating cats’ but Internet reminds him of 2021 Cancun trip

During his infamous trip to Cancun, Mexico, Tez Cruz left behind his family dog in their house and in the care of a security guard

Sep 10

Who are David Muir and Linsey Davis? Top ABC News hosts set to moderate debate between Harris and Trump

ABC News has lined up two of their top journalists—David Muir and Linsey Davis—to steer the 90-minute face-off between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris

Sep 10

Tyreek Hill explains why he refused to lower window during traffic stop leading to his arrest

Body cam showed a tense exchange between Tyreek Hill and police, and he later explained his side in an interview with CNN's Kaitlin Collins

Sep 10

Tim Walz’s China tourism business shut down after he didn't pay a $26 tax bill, reveals new report

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz co-founded Educational Travel Adventures, Inc. in 1995 with his wife Gwen to cater to student groups interested in traveling to China

Sep 10

Barron Trump has a surprising lookalike in one of Donald Trump's 10 grandchildren

Barron Trump now has a 'mini-me' of his own and it is none other than his nephew Donald Trump III, the son of Donald Trump Jr

Sep 9

Dwayne Johnson lauds Trump’s defiant gesture after assassination attempt, says ‘we wanted to see that’

Dwayne Johnson delved into one of the most iconic moments in recent political history

Sep 9

Kamala Harris called out after she claims her grandfather 'had been part of' India's independence movement

Many pointed out that Harris' maternal grandfather -- PV Gopalan -- was a civil servant in the British colonial government

Sep 9

Jen Psaki reveals she was worried for Biden 'as a person' during disastrous June debate

Jen Psaki said her worries during the June debate were more personal than political

Sep 8

Jennifer Garner 'trying to woo' BF John Miller back after 'ignoring' him for Ben Affleck: Source

John Miller was apparently frustrated with Jennifer Garner as she focused on consoling Ben Affleck following his split from Jennifer Lopez

Sep 8

Tim Walz overlooks Trump’s free IVF proposal while slamming ex-POTUS and Vance over reproductive rights

Tim Walz highlighted the difficulties that come with in-vitro fertilization (IVF) and how crucial access to these treatments is

Sep 8

Harris launches ad targeting Trump for his role in overturning Roe v Wade as he flip-flops on abortion

Kamala Harris' team launched a TV ad targeting Donald Trump's flip-flopping stance on abortion, which has become a make-or-break issue in swing states

Sep 8

Trump admits mass deportation of undocumented immigrants from the country ‘will be a bloody story’

Trump's comments come on the heels of the Republican National Committee’s adoption of a new set of immigration policy priorities

Sep 8

Walz bizarrely claims it’s ‘illegal’ to be gay in Nebraska while touting Harris’ advocacy of LGBTQ+ rights

Tim Walz spoke at the Human Rights Campaign’s national dinner where he praised Harris and Biden for protecting LGBTQ+ rights

Sep 7