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David Covucci


David Covucci is the senior politics and technology editor at the Daily Dot, covering the nexus between Washington and Silicon Valley. His work has appeared in Vice, the Huffington Post, Jezebel, Gothamist, and other publications. He is particularly interested in hearing any tips you have. Reach out at dcovucci@thedailydot.com.

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Conspiracy theorists are now terrified of going to ‘major cities’—believe Hamas ‘sleeper cells’ infiltrated U.S. alongside migrants

The claim says something big will happen within the next year.

On Oct 11, 2023 by David Covucci, Mike Rothschild

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Is Trump a baby-killing Molech?

These platforms won’t break out if they don’t ditch the old X tropes and develop a new, unique digital ecosystem.

On Oct 6, 2023 by David Covucci

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Everyone’s mad the Emergency Alert System test came two minutes early

Despite warning, it still shocked people.

On Oct 4, 2023 by David Covucci

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Introducing Deplatformed, a look at how politics is playing out online

The fact is the internet—the collective dream of unity in its early days—has been shattered. 

On Sep 29, 2023 by David Covucci

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Mike Pence just grossed out the entire debate stage with one single comment

It was unpleasant.

On Sep 27, 2023 by David Covucci

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‘Painful to watch’: Mitch McConnell freezes up again—goes blank for a full 30 seconds

It happened again.

On Aug 30, 2023 by David Covucci

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Zero Republican candidates raise hand when asked if they believe in climate change

No one spoke up.

On Aug 23, 2023 by David Covucci

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‘He looks like my dog when he in trouble’: Rudy Giuliani’s mugshot becomes instant meme

People are having a blast with it.

On Aug 23, 2023 by David Covucci

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Trump says $200,000 bond in Georgia case stems from fears he’d flee to Russia, ‘share a gold domed suite with Vladimir’

Would he really?

On Aug 22, 2023 by David Covucci

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Kelly Loeffler says Trump’s Georgia indictment is invalid because a witness sent her a mean tweet once

There's only one problem.

On Aug 15, 2023 by David Covucci

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‘Black Aquaman’: Riverboat crew member who swam into brawl on dock branded hero

The footage is all over the internet.

On Aug 7, 2023 by David Covucci

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Trump boasts ‘one more indictment’ will ensure victory in 2024

Trump to Georgia: Bring it on.

On Aug 3, 2023 by David Covucci

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‘Doomed’: Trump charged with trying to overturn 2020 election—and supporters smell conspiracy with judge assignment

The judge has presided over a number of Jan. 6 cases.

On Aug 1, 2023 by David Covucci

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Fired DeSantis staffer who made Nazi-adjacent video, praised Nazi sympathizer wasn’t a Nazi, defenders say

Who to believe?

On Jul 27, 2023 by David Covucci

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Disappointingly logical conclusion throws cold water on ‘non-human’ remains frenzy after Congress’ UFO hearing

People who want to believe won't like the answer.

On Jul 27, 2023 by David Covucci

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