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Matt Young is an editor and reporter with a focus on breaking news and politics–notably Donald Trump–though he covers a wide variety of topics for The Daily Beast, including entertainment and crime. His previous experience includes the first U.S. Correspondent role for news.com.au, which led to a number of senior roles including News Editor, Home Page Editor, Night Editor and Weekend Editor. He has been published in the New York Post, Page Six, The Australian and the New Zealand Herald. Send him tips: matt.young@thedailybeast.com

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Trump Begs Israel to Stand Down as Iran Ceasefire Crumbles

ON A KNIFE EDGE

The Israeli military said it detected an Iranian attack shortly after Netanyahu accepted the truce.

Matt Young, Janna Brancolini | Published Jun 24, 2025

Trump Humiliates His Top Allies With One Truth Social Post

‘MIGA!!!‘

There was a clear message from the Trump administration Sunday, until the president stepped in.

Jasmine Venet, Matt Young | Published Jun 22, 2025

Trump Forms Unlikely Alliance With Even Unlikelier Democrat

OLIVE BRANCH?

The President found himself agreeing with a surprise rival.

Matt Young | Published Jun 04, 2025

Here’s What Trump Has to Say About Biden’s Cancer Diagnosis

PLAYING NICE

Trump penned a conciliatory message to his predecessor shortly after the news was announced Sunday.

Brett Bachman, Matt Young, Josephine Harvey | Published May 18, 2025

Trump Says He Wants to Speak to Pope About Big Issue

TAKE A GUESS

The president is keen to speak with the new pontiff.

Matt Young | Published May 14, 2025

Trump Says His ‘Fat’ Friend Called Him After News Conference

OVERHEARD

“He said he was very concerned that I might use his name,” Trump revealed.

Matt Young | Published May 13, 2025

RFK Jr. Boasts How He Risked Family’s Health in Poison Creek

HAZARD

The U.S. health secretary was seen swimming in water full of “infectious pathogens.”

Matt Young | Published May 12, 2025

South Carolina Firing Squad Execution Went Wrong: Autopsy

BOTCHED

Mikal Mahdi was executed last month, but the marksmen tasked with carrying out the grim task missed his heart, according to a new autopsy report.

Matt Young | Published May 08, 2025

Woman Killed After Landing ‘on Top’ of Alligator in Florida

FATAL ENCOUNTER

The woman was canoeing with her husband when the incident happened.

Matt Young | Published May 07, 2025

Trump Teases Mysterious ‘Earth-Shattering’ Announcement

WHAT COULD IT BE?

The president claimed the news will be one of “the most important announcements that have been made in many years.”

Matt Young | Published May 06, 2025

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