Caroline Downey

When digital political culture collided with executive power throughout the year, official press briefings and policy rollouts were accompanied by a relentless wave of viral internet humor. Caroline breaks down the top White House memes of 2025, analyzing how online creators, rapid-response press teams, and everyday social media users turned executive orders, press room moments, and political rivalries into viral internet culture. Unpacking how modern political communication relies increasingly on satire, image macros, and viral video clips, Caroline explores why memes have become a dominant format for political messaging and public discourse. What does the rise of White House meme culture reveal about how political battles are fought and won on the modern digital battlefield? Watch Caroline’s full analysis, leave your thoughts below, and subscribe to National Review!