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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

President Donald Trump speaking at a political rally in Kentucky on March 11, 2026. Tweet text overlay reads, "Trump: 'Under our policies, prices for chicken, eggs, cheese, butter, potatoes, and fresh fruit are lower today by a lot than what I took office. Hotel rates, automobile prices, and rent payments are way down as well.'"

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Trump says groceries, hotel rates, car prices, and rent are all “way down.” Let’s fact check that

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

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“This has gone too far now”: Customer takes their “last lap” in Dollar Tree while highlighting items over $1

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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“Even more reason to buy more lower priced brands”: e.l.f. Cosmetics will raise the price of all products by $1, citing tariffs and inflation

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‘LinkedIn, here I come’: Target worker earns a raise. Then he gets his check

Katherine Huggins is a New York-based journalist and freelance contributor to the Daily Dot&#8217;s tech and politics section.

Katherine Huggins

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‘You do NOT need the new iPad’: MAGA completely ditches capitalism to support Trump tariffs

Phil West is a veteran professional writer and editor, and his works include two nonfiction books and articles in myriad print and online publications.

Phil West

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‘Can I bring my own eggs!?’: Waffle House worker shows menu. Then they reveal the new egg surcharge

Stacy Fernández is a freelance writer, project manager and communications specialist. She’s worked at The Texas Tribune, The Dallas Morning News and run social for The Education Trust New York. Her favorite hobby is finding hidden gems at the thrift store, she loves a good audio book and is a chocolate enthusiast.

Stacy Fernandez

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‘I know treat makers are screaming’: Walmart shopper issues warning for people who buy Great Value almond bark chocolate

Braden Bjella is a culture writer. His work can be found in Mixmag, Electronic Beats, Schon! magazine, and more.

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‘$7.99 24 pack at Costco’: Woman shows there is a major egg shortage at Walmart—except for these $19 eggs

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‘$25 for deodorant?!!!’: Walmart shopper demands answers after trying to find deodorant without ‘cancer-causing chemicals’

Steve Ecker is a freelance reporter based in Austin, Texas. He has an extensive background in consumer marketing and is also an artist running Get Lost Collages.

Steve Ecker

‘Walmart has a lot of stuff cheaper’: Man shops at Dollar Tree. Then he realizes prices went up 25%

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‘I thought they cared about us’: Costco shopper pays $15 for Kirkland peppermint bark. Then she takes a closer look

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‘They will slowly do this to all the stores’: Grocery shopper warns against digital price tags, accuses them of time-based pricing

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‘I knew them box of chips hasn’t always been 21 bucks’: Shopper finds photos of Walmart price tags from 2019. Then she sees how much they cost today

Mustafa Gatollari has been an internet culture writer for over a decade. He has a passion for connecting what’s trending on social media to solid research—helping to separate clout-chasing claims from facts.

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‘Watch next they are going to get rid of transparent bags’: Shopper ‘exposes’ Santitas Tortilla Chips in-store to warn other shoppers

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