Makena Kelly

Bio

Makena Kelly is a Senior Politics Reporter at WIRED who writes the influential Politics Lab newsletter examining how the internet shapes political reality. Formerly at The Verge, she covers the nexus of technology, politics, and power at the federal level.

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Recent coverage

Makena Kelly covers the intersection of politics and internet culture, exploring how fandoms and online communities shape political movements and campaigns—from Trump-era social media tactics to grassroots organizing.

Recent articles

• Politics Is Fandom; Fascism Is FanficWIRED · Dec 22, 2025
• Brendan Carr Isn't Going to Stop Until Someone Makes HimWIRED · Sep 18, 2025
• A White House Staffer Appears to Run Massive Pro-Trump X AccountWIRED · Feb 25, 2026
• DHS Opens a Billion-Dollar Tab With PalantirWIRED · Feb 19, 2026

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