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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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Should you care that Trump’s pastry chef believes in QAnon?

Here's what you should consider.

On Feb 25, 2019 by David Covucci

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Professional media person: Poor people have money but they just waste it on ‘benders’

An insulting argument about taxes gets the ratio treatment.

On Feb 21, 2019 by David Covucci

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Bernie Sanders’ website full of 404s on launch day

You won't be learning about the issues on BernieSanders.com.

On Feb 19, 2019 by David Covucci

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Trump says ‘I didn’t need to do this’ while declaring national emergency

You heard him!

On Feb 15, 2019 by David Covucci

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Ted Cruz tries his ‘El Chapo’ Act again, to internet mockery

It's a pipe dream.

On Feb 15, 2019 by David Covucci

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New Yorkers rejoice over Amazon pulling out of HQ2 deal

Politicians were also happy.

On Feb 14, 2019 by David Covucci

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Trump seems a little upset the FBI thought about removing him from office

Former FBI acting director Andrew McCabe confirms they thought about invoking the 25th Amendment.

On Feb 14, 2019 by David Covucci

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Maybe don’t freak out about Trump’s White House golf simulator

Not everything is a big deal.

On Feb 13, 2019 by David Covucci

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Did Kamala Harris time travel when she got stoned in college?

The 2020 hopeful says she smoked weed and bumped Pac and Snoop in college—but they weren't out.

On Feb 13, 2019 by David Covucci

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Cameraman attacked at Trump rally by man yelling ‘f*ck the media’

MAGA hats are in the news again.

On Feb 12, 2019 by David Covucci

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Melania Trump’s State of the Union guest was zonked out

Josh Trump had enough.

On Feb 6, 2019 by David Covucci

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Trump declares U.S. will never be a ‘socialist’ country

It will be a campaign line for the president.

On Feb 5, 2019 by David Covucci

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Trump’s off-kilter tie was all anyone could talk about at the State of the Union

It was left of center.

On Feb 5, 2019 by David Covucci

Internet Culture
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Conservative firebrand demands to know if Democrats are the party of Satan

Bill Mitchell is having a fit online.

On Feb 5, 2019 by David Covucci

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Melania is bringing a bullied boy named Trump to the State of the Union

Joshua Trump will be a special guest.

On Feb 5, 2019 by David Covucci

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