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Viral Politics

“Open the schools”: Wallace Shawn’s viral canvassing moment with young voters sends fans into meltdown

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Left: Swimmer Riley Gaines talking into a microphone. Right:

“Get a real job”: Riley Gaines tried to dunk on AOC. It did not go well for her

Left: UFC featherweight Bryce Mitchell wearing glasses speaking into the camera. Right: President Donald Trump at the Republican National Convention in 2024 with a bandage over his ear, wearing a silky red tie and navy suit.

“He tricked me”: UFC fighter who once said he’d “take a bullet” for Trump now calls him the Antichrist

AI-generated image of President Donald Trump doing a salute as Halo's Master Chief standing against the American flag. Tweet text overlay reads, "Not to be that guy but the flag only has 40 stars on it."

“Cringe”: Halo fans are clowning the White House over its Trump-as-Master-Chief post

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“Guess this Lego set is now an antique”: Lego collectors react to their White House models being made inaccurate by Trump’s demolition

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Left: Work continues on the demolition of a part of the East Wing of the White House, Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025, in Washington, before construction of a new ballroom. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin). Right: Contractor Sarah Boardman above text reading "they do not have permits."

“This building is full of asbestos”: Veteran contractor stunned at Trump’s “next level” demo of the White House East Wing for his ballroom

Left: Tomi Lahren during an appearance on The Breakfast Club. Right: Tweet from Tomi Lahren reading, "Why the actual F*** would we buy Argentinian beef? Our AMERICAN ranchers are getting crushed already by cheap s**t foreign beef imports."

“An abomination”: Tomi Lahren is crashing out over Trump’s idea to import beef from Argentina

Ring footage of a delivery driver ducking under a Pride flag attached to a front porch.

“He’s one of us now”: Delivery driver’s over-the-top reaction to brushing against a Pride flag gets trolled

President Donald Trump speaking at an event at the White House Rose Garden, and looking into the crowd while shielding his eyes.

“That makes him Palpatine”: Trump randomly thanks “Darth Vader” during speech about government shutdown

President Donald Trump leaning in to respond to a reporter. Tweet text overlay reads, "Farmers: We’re struggling. Trump: Okay, but have you tried being Argentina?"

Trump rebukes “young lady” reporter questioning Argentina bailout as farmers rip his beef deal

Former New York Rep. George Santos looking into the camera, back on Cameo after having his prison sentence commuted by President Donald Trump.

“I’m back!!!”: Fresh out of prison, George Santos makes a speedy Cameo comeback

AI-generated screenshot of President Donald Trump wearing a crown and flying a jet while dumping feces on "No Kings" protestors in a city below.

“Epitome of pure trashiness”: Trump uses AI to humiliate “No Kings” protesters—by flying a jet and dumping feces on them

Left: Twitch streamer Hasan Piker laughing. Right: Independent NYC mayoral candidate Andrew Cuomo on a debate stage, text overlay reads, "The assemblyman will not denounce Hasan Piker"