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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

Melania Trump called herself a visionary during a speech. The internet had other thoughts

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

Left: President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump host the 2025 Easter Egg Roll. Right: Boston Craigslist ad featuring an image of the "Melania" film, Craiglist header reads, "Attend MELANIA documentary at any Boston area theatre during opening weekend (this upcoming weekend). Free tickets + $50 per seat occupied."

“Free tickets + $50”: Craigslist ad offers cash to anyone willing to sit through the “Melania” documentary

Jamie Jirak has been working as an entertainment journalist since 2017. In addition to The Daily Dot, you can find her latest work at SlashFilm and That Hashtag Show. Jamie resides in Los Angeles and co-hosts two podcasts, Phase Hero and Love in the Time of Hydra. She loves moderating panels and has done so for Marvel, Disney, Netflix, and more. Follow her on Letterboxd: @JamieJirak.

Jamie Jirak

Left: Melania Trump holds an official envelope. Right: A popcorn bucket featuring Melania

Regal movie theatergoer spots first look at the “Melania” popcorn buckets

“So obvious that it’s staged”: People are picking apart the trailer for Melania Trump’s recently-announced biopic

screengrabs of various tweets about President Trump's 2nd inauguration are photoshopped onto the background of the US Capitol rotunda.

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31 of the funniest memes that defined Inauguration Day, 2025

screenshot of a tweet with a side by side of Melania and the move The Mask character. Text says: Who wore it better?

‘Melania wearing a kiss condom’: 28 of the funniest memes about the first lady’s massive hat

Ai image of Melania Trump at computer desk with text "The greatest trader of our lifetime"(l), Hawk Tuah girl with text "Donald Trumps crypto advisor"(r)

Donald and Melania Trump’s meme coins send the internet into a meme frenzy

Mikael Thalen is a tech and security reporter covering social media, data breaches, hackers, and more.

Mikael Thalen

Melania Trump's hat steals the show at inaguration ceremony

‘A barrier to Trump’s lips’: Speculation swirls that Melania’s inauguration hat was meant to keep husband away

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Two panel design showing a screen shot of the Former first lady with the Former president on one side, with another image of Melania on the right.

Everyone thinks Trump voted today with a fake Melania at his side

Tricia Crimmins is a former Senior Reporter on the politics and tech team covering discrimination, identity, and the 2024 election.

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Melania Trump talking in black and white video(two split)

‘You never said a word’: Melania Trump infuriates pro-choice crowd by announcing support for abortion—to sell her memoir

Donald and Melania Trump(l), Jeffrey Epstein mugshot(R)

Anti-Trump crowd tries to claim call logs in newly released Epstein files reveal Melania’s hidden past

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Trump releases video statement saying he knows Melania’s name

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Melania Trump (L) and Julian Assange (R).

Scammers posing as Melania Trump promote weight loss pill as COVID cure

People think Melania and Donald’s Christmas portrait is Photoshopped

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Kristina Nguyen

A year-old photo of Melania Trump pantomiming gardening in Michelle Obama’s vegetable garden is getting a second life—as a meme.

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