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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.

The Daily Dot rounds up the worst political tweets of the week from April 20 to April 27.

The worst politics tweets of the week: April 20-27

There are a lot of bad political tweets. Here are some of the worst this week.

On Apr 27, 2018 by Andrew Wyrich, David Covucci

Tech
Ken Bone

Ken Bone says his kid was suspended over picture at shooting range

He said police are investigating his son.

On Apr 27, 2018 by David Covucci

Internet Culture
scott pruitt

Democrats in Congress demand Scott Pruitt resign during hearing

Things have gotten heated.

On Apr 26, 2018 by David Covucci

Tech
cohen 5th amendment

Michael Cohen plans to take the 5th—which Trump once decried

If you take Trump's word, his lawyer is guilty.

On Apr 26, 2018 by David Covucci

Tech
donald trump and kanye west

Trump weighs in on the Kanye Twitter drama

The president supports his most infamous fan.

On Apr 25, 2018 by David Covucci

Layer 8
Sean Spicer White House Press Briefing April 19, 2017

Twitter can’t stop laughing at Sean Spicer’s new book cover

It's called 'The Briefing.'

On Apr 25, 2018 by David Covucci

Tech
Stormy Daniels

Stormy Daniels makes triumphant, post-Trump return to porn

Stormy is back.

On Apr 24, 2018 by David Covucci

IRL
Hillary Clinton

Hillary Clinton went on a f**k-filled tirade against Trump during campaign

New book reveals Hillary Clinton's profanity-laced thoughts about the president.

On Apr 24, 2018 by David Covucci

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Paul Manafort will surrender to Special Counsel Robert Mueller's team on Monday, according to reports.

Mueller confirms Manafort raid was tied to Russia meeting to get ‘dirt’ on Clinton

This comes as Trump's campaign manager is trying to get charges against him dismissed.

On Apr 24, 2018 by David Covucci

Tech
Rear Admiral Ronny Jackson

Trump’s personal doctor accused of drinking on the job, may derail VA nomination

Twitter thinks these new allegations may explain some of the doctor's past discrepancies.

On Apr 24, 2018 by David Covucci

Tech
john bolton

Trump’s national security adviser once chaired an anti-Muslim think tank

John Bolton's work with the Islamophobic nonprofit is coming back to haunt him.

On Apr 23, 2018 by David Covucci

Tech
donald trump and stormy daniels

Porn star Jessica Drake backs Stormy Daniels’ story about threatening man

Stormy's story gets some support.

On Apr 23, 2018 by David Covucci

Streaming
james comey laura loomer

Conservative provocateur kicked out of Comey book signing

Laura Loomer is at it again.

On Apr 19, 2018 by David Covucci

Tech
michael cohen

Michael Cohen withdraws libel suits against Fusion GPS, BuzzFeed

The trip to Prague is still in question.

On Apr 19, 2018 by David Covucci

Tech
'The Hill's 50 Most Beautiful' over cracked concrete

The best and worst takes on the death of the Hill’s 50 Most Beautiful People list

It's over.

On Apr 18, 2018 by David Covucci

Tech