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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.

Lindsey Weedston

Closeup of Levi's Strauss jeans display in outlet. Caption overlay reads, "Levi's is woke."

“Sad”: Levi’s warns that “rising anti-Americanism” due to Trump’s tariffs could hurt sales

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

Rachel Kiley

Viral Politics

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

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."

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

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

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.

Anna Good

A mysterious object being thrown out of a White House window

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."

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."

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

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

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

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

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!!!!"

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

Left: Donald Trump speaks at an event, pointing finger at the camera. Right: Two Playstation 5 (PS5) controllers at home, tv on background. Caption overlay reads "The Trump Gamer tax has arrived."

Culture

“We got the Trump gamer tax before GTA 6”: Gamers lash out over PS5 price increase

Ljeonida is a reporter and writer with a degree in journalism and communications from the University of Tirana in her native Albania. She has a particular interest in all things digital marketing; she considers herself a copywriter, content producer, SEO specialist, and passionate marketer. Ljeonida is based in Tbilisi, Georgia.

Ljeonida Mulabazi

i did that donald trump sticker on strip steak

Shopper adds “I did that!” sticker with Trump’s face to strip steak in Publix grocery store

2 Panel: Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth doing a pull-up. Caption overlay reads "This guy has the nerve to disparage women in combat?"

“This is embarrassing”: Pete Hegseth mocked over awkward pull-up in RFK Jr. fitness challenge video

Left: President Donald J. Trump arrives on stage during CPAC Conference 2024 at Gaylord National Resort Convention Center in Washington DC. Right: Russian President Vladimir Putin holds a press conference with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Russia, Moscow.

“The incompetence is astounding”: White House says Trump-Putin notes left in hotel printer were just a lunch menu—here’s what was on it

Left: California Governor Gavin Newsom speaking at a press event and smiling Right: Governor Newsome Press Office Twitter Account tweet reading "WOW! Very few all caps (low energy!)" under a screenshot of President Donald Trump's Truth Social post in which he is no longer postin gin all caps.

Donald Trump