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

Conspiracy theorists convinced Donald Trump's feud with Elon Musk is ‘as fake as WWE’

Conspiracy theorists claimed that Trump and Elon Musk’s clash had been a staged ruse to lure Democrats into demanding the Epstein files' release

Jun 8

Elon Musk shoved Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent ‘like a rugby player’ during White House clash: Report

The clash reportedly started during a tense meeting in April, where Elon Musk and Scott Bessent each pitched rival plans to revamp the IRS

Jun 8

Donald Trump warns Elon Musk of 'very serious consequences' if he funds Democrats in future elections

In an interview with NBC News, when asked whether his relationship with Elon Musk could be salvaged, Donald Trump flatly said, 'No'

Jun 7

Elon Musk floats bonkers Trump 'body double' conspiracy theory as his bromance with POTUS goes bust

The feud began when Elon Musk took a wrecking ball to President Donald Trump’s prized 'big, beautiful bill' and then publicly called for his impeachment

Jun 6

CNN's Christiane Amanpour slammed for saying she's 'afraid' to travel to US under Trump's presidency

'I literally prepared to go to America as if I was going to North Korea,' Christiane Amanpour shared on a podcast about her recent visit to the US

Jun 6

Musk hints at a possible truce with Trump, signals he’s open to cooling things off and making peace

Earlier, Elon Musk had called for Donald Trump’s impeachment and claimed that the POTUS might be hiding Jeffrey Epstein files to protect himself

Jun 6

European politicians gloat as Trump and Elon Musk’s bromance crashes and burns in very public feud

The once-friendly relationship turned into a slugfest that started with President Donald Trump threatening to axe Elon Musk’s government contracts

Jun 6

White House defends Elon Musk's 'right to speak for his companies' amid escalating feud with Trump

This comes after President Donald Trump and his 'first buddy' Elon Musk had what can be described as a very public breakup

Jun 5

Joe Rogan looks uncomfortable as mentalist reveals his ATM PIN code on air: ‘Why would I tell you that?’

On a recent episode of 'The Joe Rogan Experience', mentalist and former banker Oz Pearlman managed to guess the podcast host's actual ATM PIN code

Jun 5

Trump's New Jersey golf club hit with 18 health code violations, scores lowest in county-wide inspection

The Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster received 18 health code violations during a routine inspection by the Somerset County Department of Health

Jun 5

Fact Check: Did Adam Sandler testify against Sean 'Diddy' Combs?

A rumor circulated online that Adam Sandler testified against Sean 'Diddy' Combs on or around May 30, 2025, during the rapper's trial in New York City

Jun 5

Lawrence O'Donnell reveals why Donald Trump hasn’t hit back at Elon Musk’s criticism of his spending bill

So far, neither President Donald Trump nor his administration have released a statement related to Elon Musk’s remarks

Jun 5

Rev William Barber arrested during 'unlawful' US Capitol protest against GOP spending cuts

Rev William Barber was leading a prayer protest inside the rotunda when Capitol Police cut it short, declaring the vigil an illegal demonstration

Jun 5

Karoline Leavitt appears at briefing without her cross necklace after Jon Stewart's scathing on-air roast

Karoline Leavitt stepped up to the podium dressed in a sharp, long-sleeved navy blazer with gold buttons, a matching blue skirt, and sleek, pointed black heels

Jun 4

Elon Musk's bombshell tweet after stepping down from DOGE may have blown up his relationship with Trump

Elon Musk may have burned bridges with Trump by calling his 'big, beautiful bill' a 'disgusting abomination'

Jun 4

White House asks federal job seekers to write essays proving loyalty to Trump after massive DOGE layoffs

Before becoming a government nurse, janitor, or lawyer, job seekers will have to pass an essay test that might read more like a presidential fan letter

Jun 4

Fact Check: Did Jared Goff reject Elon Musk’s $270M offer at a charity event?

Viral Facebook posts claimed that Jared Goff told Elon Musk to 'spend it on something that actually helps people' after rejecting a $270 million offer

Jun 4

DNC’s taco truck jab at Trump draws backlash from JD Vance and GOP: ‘We have the lamest opposition’

The DNC parked a taco truck outside GOP headquarters in Washington, DC, in an effort to troll President Donald Trump over his tariff policies

Jun 4

Trump admin official threatens legal action against California schools over transgender athlete policies

The assistant AG for civil rights slammed the California Interscholastic Federation’s bylaws, calling it a violation of the Equal Protection Clause of the Constitution

Jun 3

JK Rowling calls to strip Imane Khelif’s Olympic gold after lab report claims boxer is biologically male

The leaked results described Imane Khelif's chromosome pattern as 'male karyotype' and categorized the findings as 'abnormal'

Jun 3

Trump promotes Kid Rock's new Nashville restaurant after ICE raids briefly shut down singer's steakhouse

'I hear it is a very friendly MAGA establishment, and look forward to going there sometime soon,' Donald Trump wrote, hyping up Kid Rock's new joint

Jun 3

Internet weighs in as Trump jokes Melania asked him if his golf shots are 'long as' Bryson DeChambeau's

Two-time US Open champion Bryson DeChambeau spent time with President Donald Trump at his DC golf course, followed by a White House visit

Jun 3

Imane Khelif’s leaked lab test results raise questions about Olympic boxer's biological sex

Olympic boxer Imane Khelif, 26, was found to have male XY chromosomes in a 2023 analysis performed by a certified Indian doctor

Jun 3

Fact Check: Did Katie Miller leave her Trump loyalist husband Stephen for Elon Musk?

Katie Miller leaving her DOGE role to work for Elon Musk had the rumor mills working overtime

Jun 2

Universities under scanner in private talks with White House aide to avoid fallout like Harvard: Insider

With the Donald Trump administration turning up the heat on Harvard, several university leaders have been trying to stay off the radar of a new task force

Jun 2

Viral video shows Oregon high school female athletes refusing to share podium with trans competitor

Reese Eckard and Alexa Anderson stepped down from their spots on the podium instead of sharing it with a trans competitor from Ida B Wells High School

Jun 2

Fact Check: Was Imane Khelif stripped of her medals and banned for life by the World Boxing Organization?

Posts claiming that Imane Khelif was banned for life from boxing after the WBO 'recognized her as a man' have gone viral across social media

Jun 2

Trump shares wild conspiracy theory that Biden was 'executed in 2020' and replaced by 'soulless' clones

Donald Trump reposted a Truth Social post pushing the conspiracy theory that Joe Biden was replaced by 'soulless' and 'mindless' clones

Jun 2

Fact Check: Was an arrest warrant issued for Ellen DeGeneres in connection with Diddy’s ongoing trial?

A viral video claims an arrest warrant was issued for Ellen DeGeneres after a recording by the late Stephen 'tWitch' Boss was played in court

Jun 1

Trump to prioritize ‘patriotic Americans’ for federal jobs and scrap DEI-based hiring with new playbook

Donald Trump plans to slash government red tape, eliminate DEI-based hiring, and ensure that only 'patriotic Americans' get to work for Uncle Sam

Jun 1

Minnesota softball player and parent express outrage as trans pitcher dominates playoffs

Three anonymous Minnesota female players have filed a lawsuit against the state for allowing a transgender pitcher to compete

Jun 1

Michelle Obama trolled as she says creating life is the 'least' of what female reproductive system does

On a new episode of her 'IMO' podcast, Michelle Obama sat down Dr Sharon Malone for a frank conversation about women’s health and reproductive rights

Jun 1

Elon Musk told Ashley St Clair he has baby with Japanese pop star and is open to donate sperm to anyone

Elon Musk allegedly told his baby mama Ashley St Clair that he had a child with an unnamed J-pop singer and was fully down to spread his genes further

Jun 1

Tulsi Gabbard becomes Trump’s most dangerous ally as she fuels claim about Biden targeting Covid skeptics

Tulsi Gabbard is being accused of deliberately misrepresenting a memo issued by the Joe Biden administration in 2021 to rile up MAGA supporters

May 29

Elon Musk officially quits DOGE with a parting message for Trump after slamming his 'big, beautiful' bill

Elon Musk quit the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and made his White House exit just one day after publicly splitting with President Donald Trump

May 29

NYT journalist Maggie Haberman says Trump is trying hard to avoid public feud with Elon Musk amid rift

When Jake Tapper pressed for more intel on where the Donald Trump-Elon Musk bromance currently stands, Maggie Haberman admitted it’s complicated

May 29

Adin Ross reveals what pal Barron Trump is really like behind the scenes: 'He's the coolest guy'

During a podcast appearance, Adin Ross gushed over Barron Trump and the role he played in his father’s media strategy during the 2024 race

May 29

Texas passes bill to legally define ‘woman’ by sex assigned at birth and protect female-only spaces

Supporters say the legislation is about drawing a hard line to keep certain spaces and opportunities exclusively for biological women

May 29

Trump has found a way to strike at the heart of Harvard as he opens front against Ivy League colleges

Trump launched a sweeping attack on America’s oldest university - barring international students and hobbling their world-famous research machine

May 28

Trump administration halts student visas while weighing in on vetting social media of new applicants

On May 27, the Donald Trump administration ordered all US embassies and consulates to pause student and exchange visa interviews immediately

May 28

Lara Trump shares details of surprise phone call from Jake Tapper over their 2020 on-air spat over Biden

Jake Tapper recently revealed that he called Lara Trump to tell her that she had been right about Joe Biden's cognitive decline in the 2020 debate

May 28

Melania Trump sets the record straight on Harvard conspiracy theory involving son Barron

Melania Trump addressed a widespread rumor claiming her husband's recent tirade against Harvard University was driven by their son Barron

May 28

Russia says Trump is suffering from ‘emotional overload’ after he called Putin 'absolutely crazy’

After Donald Trump publicly said that Vladimir Putin had gone 'absolutely crazy' after Russia’s attack on Ukraine, Moscow wasted no time in clapping back

May 28

‘60 Minutes’ host Scott Pelley blasted over ‘angry and unhinged’ commencement speech slamming Trump admin

What was supposed to be a joyous day for Wake Forest University’s Class of 2025 turned into a stage for Scott Pelley’s sermon on freedom of speech

May 27

Trump wants to probe Dems over shady fundraising but turns blind eye to questionable donations to him

Trump's political committees have collected a whopping 1,600 questionable donations over the past five years

May 27

Fact Check: Did Bruce Springsteen really say people are the ‘last check on power’ when government fails?

Without naming President Donald Trump directly, Bruce Springsteen appeared to let his feelings be known about the political climate in the US

May 27

Sharon Osbourne worries fans with frail appearance after saying she can't gain weight due to Ozempic use

In a video, Sharon Osbourne appeared visibly gaunt, wearing a loose blue sweater and cream trousers that accentuated her alarmingly thin figure

May 27

Body language expert reveals telltale sign Macron was angry at wife Brigitte after she shoved his face

A video showing Brigitte Macron’s hands suddenly appearing from the plane’s doorway and shoving her husband Emmanuel’s face has gone viral

May 26

House Speaker Mike Johnson locks horns with Sen Rand Paul over ‘wimpy’ spending cuts in Trump’s bill

The showdown played out live on 'Fox News Sunday', where Mike Johnson and Rand Paul lobbed veiled grenades at each other’s take on the legislation

May 26

Insiders expose Biden's handlers who were running White House in the shadows amid his cognitive decline

Dubbed the 'politburo,' the elite inner circle was made up of just five people, including Dr Jill Biden and sometimes Joe Biden's son, Hunter Biden

May 26