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Rachel Kiley is a writer who sometimes writes things and sometimes is based in L.A., but is definitely always on Twitter @rachelkiley.

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Rachel Kiley

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Viral Politics

Trump hypes Delta Airlines for “embracing MAGA” with “Gulf of America” change—here’s what really happened

Lindsey is a Seattle area writer interested in all things society, including internet culture, politics, and mental health. Outside of the Daily Dot, her work can be found in publications such as The Mary Sue, Truthout, and YES! Magazine.

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Lindsey Weedston

Left: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis frowning in a navy suit and purple tie. Right: Tweet reading, "So Florida with their abortion ban is getting rid of vaccine mandates to give people the freedom to make decisions about their bodies??????????"

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People can’t believe Florida wants to get rid of every single school vaccine requirement

Left: Governor Gavin Newsom speaking about the Clean California project. Right: Robert James Ritchie, better known as Kid Rock, performs on stage at the 2011 New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival. Tweet overlay from the @GovPressOffice X account reads, ""HAS ANYONE NOTICED THAT SINCE I SAID “I HATE KID ROCK” HE'S NO LONGER 'HOT?' — GCN."

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Gavin Newsom won’t stop clowning Kid Rock in the style of Trump

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

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“More courage than world leaders have in their pinky fingers”: Lush customers react to the brand closing down for a day in solidarity with Gaza

Jeffrey Epstein trafficking victims holding a press conference. Blonde survivor in glasses looks up at the sky during military flyover.

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Trump critics point to “interesting timing” as military flyover drowns out Epstein survivors press conference

Anna is a freelance writer with far too much time on her hands. When she&#8217;s not writing about memes and internet slang, she can be found running TTRPGs online.

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Anna Good

A mysterious object being thrown out of a White House window

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White House explains baffling clip of figure throwing items out of building’s window

President Trump drives to the next Tee at the start of the LIV practice rounds held at the Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster,NJ. Tweet text overlay reads, "Gruden’s Instagram and the AP archives confirm the picture President Trump posted is over a week old. Look at the matched clothing, and time and date stamps."

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Donald Trump resurfaced with a golf photo amid health rumors, but sleuths immediately claimed the timeline was off

Left: January 6 rioter Ashli Babbitt in her car wearing a red MAGA hat. Right: Sergeant Aquilino A. Gonell looking into the camera. Post overlay from Gonell reads, "Betrayed yet again by MAGA."

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Ex-Capitol cop who retired after injuries slams choice to give full military honors to Jan. 6 rioter Ashli Babbitt

Left: RFK Jr. on Fox News. Right: Tweet from Senator Tina Smith reading, "I dare you to go to Annunciation School and tell our grieving community, in effect, guns don’t kill kids, antidepressants do. Just shut up. Stop peddling bulls**t. You should be fired."

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RFK Jr. suggests antidepressants cause violence after latest mass shooting—fact-checkers clap back

Left: Charlie Kirk. Right: Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift

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Charlie Kirk says Taylor Swift should ditch her name, “submit” to Travis Kelce, and have “lots of children”

Left: New York Rep. Ritchie Torres. Right: Adam Friedland hosting his talkshow, The Adam Friedland Show. Caption overlay reads "I’ve never seen anything like this. How is Adam Friedland making me emotional right now."

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Adam Friedland confronted Rep. Ritchie Torres over Israel. Fans are calling it a breakthrough moment

Left: Zohran Mamdani who is likely to become next mayor of the city attends Pride parade on a theme 'Rise Up: Pride in Protest' on 5th Avenue in New York on June 29, 2025. Right: Riley Gaines bench pressing 165 pounds while another women spots her in a gym. Caption overlay reads "Stay out of men's sports."

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“Now you’re competing against men?”: Riley Gaines tries to flex on Zohran Mamdani by benching more than him

Left: Little boy sitting on his father's lap in a bunk bed. Right: President Donald Trump speaks to the press.

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Little boy sobs uncontrollably after hearing President Donald Trump is a real person

Merch from California Gov. Gavin Newsom's parody "Patriot Shop" mocking President Donald Trump, including red cap reading "NEWSOM WAS RIGHT ABOUT EVERYTHING," White tank top reading "TRUMP IS NOT HOT," White mug reading "NEWSOM 2026," Red cap reading "REAL PATRIOT." Tweet overlay from Governor Newsom reads, "THE PATRIOT SHOP IS NOW OPEN!!!!"

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Gavin Newsom mocks Trump with parody merch store—including $100 signed Bible

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16 modern aspects of America that would have the Founding Fathers spinning in their graves