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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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President Donald Trump Jr. speaks to the press after attending wake for NYPD officer Jonathan Diller at Massapequa Funeral Home in Massapequa Park, NY on March 28, 2024. Text overlay from Trump's Truth Social account reads, "Time Magazine wrote a relatively good story about me, but the picture may be the Worst of All Time."

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Viral Politics

“They disappeared my hair”: Trump lashes out at Time Magazine for using a “super bad picture” on a cover that praises him

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

Former U.S. army sniper looking into the camera, angry expression.

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“Spoiled insecure brats”: Army sniper erupts over Trump sending troops to cities

Left: Someone in an inflatable frog costume. Right: Portland Police officer spraying pepper spray into the ventilation hole on the back of an inflatable frog costume.

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ICE pepper-sprayed a protester in a frog costume. Now the “Portland Frog” is a symbol of absurd resistance

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.

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“Be cool when you walk down”: Trump compliments the way Obama would “bop down the stairs” of Air Force One

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Both Ronny Chieng and Stephen Colbert took aim at the “meme war” happening in American politics right now

Deliveryman on a bicycle on a street in Chicago taunting Border Patrol agents.

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“Hey! I’m not a U.S. citizen!”: Chicago delivery guy taunts Border Patrol, gets swarmed, escapes in chaotic street chase

Left: President Donald Trump Truth social post displaying 24 karat gold decorations for the Oval Office. Right: President Donald Trump sitting in front of Golden accents in the Oval Office.

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“Can we just get healthcare”: Trump criticized for “bragging” about 24-karat gold Oval Office décor as Americans struggle to pay bills

Left: AI-generated video of President Donald Trump sitting in the Oval Office above Fox News Chyron reading "MedBed Hospitals." Right: AI-generated photo of Donald Trump with an American Flag painted across his face.

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“Unfathomable level of boomerism”: Trump shares AI clip promoting “Med Bed” conspiracy before quietly deleting it

Left: Jimmy Kimmel speaking on his show Jimmy Kimmel Live! Right: Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaking to his supporters at the “Make America Great Again” rally in the Sioux City Iowa convention center.

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If Kimmel’s suspension was just a “business decision,” why is Trump threatening to sue ABC over his return?

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“Families deserve facts, not fear”: Autistic Netflix star Dani Bowman hits back at Trump and RFK Jr.’s Tylenol claim

DHS video of comedian Theo Von edited with text overlay reading "Heard you got deported," tweet overlay from DHS reads, "Bye."

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“Keep me out of your ‘banger'”: Theo Von demands DHS remove deportation video using his likeness without permission

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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“It can only good happen”: Trump’s latest word salad becomes an instant meme

Left: Donald Trump in a navy suit and blue tie speaking into a microphone saying "If you can't tough it out, if you can't do it, that's what you're gonna have to do. You'll take a Tylenol, but it'll be very sparingly ... I think you shouldn't take it." Right: Tweet reading, "I have 4 kids. I took Tylenol during all 4 pregnancies. My children are all fully vaccinated. None of my children have autism. "

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“Insulting to every mother in America”: Moms hit back after Trump tells them to “tough it out” instead of taking Tylenol

Left: Black man in yellow suit behind a tree rubbing his hands together meme under caption reading, "Every lawyer working for Tylenol tonight." Right: Tylenol Come and Take it under the lone star.

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