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Aaron Rupar

Aaron Rupar

Former associate editor, politics & policy

    Latest articles by Aaron Rupar

    Politics
    Yvette Herrell takes New Mexico House seat in pickup for RepublicansYvette Herrell takes New Mexico House seat in pickup for Republicans
    Politics

    Herrell defeated Xochitl Torres Small in one of this cycle’s hardest-fought House races.

    By Aaron Rupar
    Politics
    Trump signals he’s counting on the Supreme Court to help him steal the electionTrump signals he’s counting on the Supreme Court to help him steal the election
    Politics

    As Biden’s potential path to 270 electoral votes becomes clearer, Trump makes clear he doesn’t want all the votes counted.

    By Aaron Rupar
    Politics
    Trump wants you to believe coronavirus cases are “up because we TEST.” He’s wrong.Trump wants you to believe coronavirus cases are “up because we TEST.” He’s wrong.
    Politics

    Trump’s latest attempt to downplay the dire public health situation in the US, debunked.

    By Aaron Rupar
    Politics
    Trump’s closing message is lying about the coronavirus at rallies that spread infectionTrump’s closing message is lying about the coronavirus at rallies that spread infection
    Politics

    Even as cases hit new highs, Trump keeps lying that the pandemic will soon “be over.”

    By Aaron Rupar
    Politics
    Pence should quarantine after coronavirus exposure. He’s going to keep campaigning instead.Pence should quarantine after coronavirus exposure. He’s going to keep campaigning instead.
    Politics

    A new White House case cluster once again throws Trump’s failures into stark relief.

    By Aaron Rupar
    Politics
    Trump’s claim that only immigrants with “the lowest IQ” follow the law was unconscionableTrump’s claim that only immigrants with “the lowest IQ” follow the law was unconscionable
    Politics
    Why did Trump think publishing his 60 Minutes interview footage was a good idea?Why did Trump think publishing his 60 Minutes interview footage was a good idea?
    Politics

    If Trump thinks struggling to answer Lesley Stahl’s basic questions speaks well for him, he should probably think again.

    By Aaron Rupar
    Politics
    Trump’s constant attacks on Kristen Welker show he doesn’t expect the debate to go wellTrump’s constant attacks on Kristen Welker show he doesn’t expect the debate to go well
    Politics

    The Trump campaign has been whining about anything and everything related to the second presidential debate.

    By Aaron Rupar
    Explainers
    The stunning hypocrisy of the Trump family’s attacks on Hunter BidenThe stunning hypocrisy of the Trump family’s attacks on Hunter Biden
    Explainers

    If there’s any family that should sit out attacking others for alleged corruption, it’s the Trumps.

    By Aaron Rupar
    Politics
    Trump’s fake news crisis, illustrated by two episodes over the last 24 hoursTrump’s fake news crisis, illustrated by two episodes over the last 24 hours
    Politics

    Savannah Guthrie criticized Trump for acting like a “crazy uncle” online. He wasted no time proving her point.

    By Aaron Rupar