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Aaron Rupar

Aaron Rupar

Former associate editor, politics & policy

Latest articles by Aaron Rupar

Explainers
Why Biden’s approval numbers have sagged, explained by an expertWhy Biden’s approval numbers have sagged, explained by an expert
Explainers

The Covid-19 resurgence and chaotic Afghanistan withdrawal have fueled a 10-point drop in his approval rating.

By Aaron Rupar
Politics
The Justice for J6 rally is Trump supporters’ attempt at revisionist historyThe Justice for J6 rally is Trump supporters’ attempt at revisionist history
Politics

The September 18 event is prompting officials to raise fencing again around the Capitol. Extremism experts are skeptical.

By Aaron Rupar
Politics
Republicans are priming their voters to believe the California recall was stolenRepublicans are priming their voters to believe the California recall was stolen
Politics

And right-wing media is helping them.

By Aaron Rupar
Politics
Fox News ignores a DC bomb threat inspired by right-wing conspiracy theory cultureFox News ignores a DC bomb threat inspired by right-wing conspiracy theory culture
Politics
Cable news is dominated by the same Afghanistan hawks who created this situationCable news is dominated by the same Afghanistan hawks who created this situation
Politics

The dark irony of who TV news talks to about Afghanistan.

By Aaron Rupar
Politics
How Ron DeSantis’s Covid response became the model of what not to doHow Ron DeSantis’s Covid response became the model of what not to do
Politics

“These waves are just something you have to deal with.”

By Aaron Rupar
Politics
Anti-mask hysterics at Tennessee school board meeting show how basic public health is now polarizingAnti-mask hysterics at Tennessee school board meeting show how basic public health is now polarizing
Politics

Viral clips show anti-maskers melting down as a school board implemented a commonsense mask mandate.

By Aaron Rupar
Politics
Trump is having little sway over Senate Republicans’ infrastructure votesTrump is having little sway over Senate Republicans’ infrastructure votes
Politics

Trump’s attempt to sabotage the infrastructure bill has been a miserable failure.

By Aaron Rupar
Explainers
The Arizona “audit” finally seems to be wrapping up. Prepare for a blizzard of disinformation.The Arizona “audit” finally seems to be wrapping up. Prepare for a blizzard of disinformation.
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Fittingly, the proceedings are ending with an investigation of a bizarre Trump conspiracy theory.

By Aaron Rupar
Explainers
Why Obama’s former ethics czar is highly critical of Hunter Biden’s lucrative art salesWhy Obama’s former ethics czar is highly critical of Hunter Biden’s lucrative art sales
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There have been many bad-faith “scandals” linked to the president’s son. Walter Shaub thinks this one should be taken seriously.

By Aaron Rupar