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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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Viral Politics

“I gotta log off”: The White House declares “war on protein” on its social media accounts as international tensions rise

Left: President Donald Trump gives a thumbs up on the South Lawn as he walks into the White House. Right: Mock-up of the front and back of President Donald Trump Mobile's gold-colored T1 smartphone.

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Trump’s golden smartphone got delayed yet again, and now there’s no date at all

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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Left: "RuPaul's Drag Race" star Heidi N Closet in a black and white jacket. Right: Nicki Minaj holding a microphone on stage at Turning Point USA holding a microphone.

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Entertainment

“The Barbs are gone”: Nicki Minaj responds to “RuPaul” star Heidi N Closet calling her “MAGA Minaj” with a grammar lesson

Dolly Parton in a black leather bodysuit at a Costco location. Tweet text overlay reads, "Oh look. This creepy creature is promoting its book at Costco. Perfect match" followed by a vomiting emoji.

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MAGA supporters pick a new target: Dolly Parton

Left: Hands with blue and red pills on dark background. Right: Lilly Wachowski and Caleb Hearon sitting in brown armchairs and speaking into handheld mics. Both are laughing with their legs crossed in front of them.

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“No! That’s wrong!”: Lilly Wachowski slammed right-wingers for co-opting the “red pill” and missing the point of “The Matrix” entirely

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Irony overload hits X as new location feature reveals many pro-Trump MAGA accounts are actually based outside of America

Donald Trump on Air Force One agitated, pointing his finger at a reporter. Text overlay from a tweet reads, "He said, quiet Peggy. To Peggy Collins. Peggy, which is her name. Not that you are interested in facts."

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MAGA insists Trump said “Quiet, Peggy” not “Quiet, piggy” after he snapped at a reporter on Air Force One

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Reverend Dr. Caleb J. Lines, the pastor at University Christian Church in San Diego, holding up signs reading, "Maga says real christians support Trump."

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This pastor’s “MAGA vs. Jesus” series is dismantling conservative talking points using Bible verses

President Donald Trump interview on Fox News' The Ingraham Angle. Tweet text overlay from Mike Cernovich reads, "Trump broke everyone's heart with this line about the American workforce and H-1B's."

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“This is insane”: MAGA furious at Trump for saying Americans aren’t “talented” enough

Left: New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez looking into the camera under text reading, "Here's some tea for you." Right: Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene in a red blazer during an appearance on "The View."

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“Revenge tour”: AOC offers theory on Marjorie Taylor Greene’s “rebrand” after MTG called herself a “victim” of QAnon

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.

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

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“They know”: Left-wing TikTok adapts the “extinction burst” theory to explain right-wing male behavior

Alexandra Samuels is a national political reporter and contributor to the Daily Dot, where she started as an intern covering politics in the summer of 2016. She enjoys all things Marvel, keeping up with the latest TikTok trends, long walks with her pup, and reading murder-mystery novels.

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Culture

“Crossing boundaries at my wedding”: Bride’s father wears MAGA hat during wedding speech against her wishes

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“Stop it”: Ruby Rose says it’s “incredibly stupid” to “fall for” Taylor Swift trad wife accusations

Left: Woman in glasses looking into the camera under text reading, "I'm Done with every single Osmond." Right: Donny Osmond performs in Hollywood, Florida on July 24, 2024. The performance was part ot the Direct From Las Vegas tour.

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“They support the destruction of the U.S.”: 60-year Osmonds superfan renounces entire family over their Charlie Kirk tribute

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