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Aaron Rupar

Aaron Rupar

Former associate editor, politics & policy

    Latest articles by Aaron Rupar

    Politics
    Demonizing Somalis is at the heart of Trump’s Minnesota strategy. His Duluth rally showed it.Demonizing Somalis is at the heart of Trump’s Minnesota strategy. His Duluth rally showed it.
    Politics

    “She tells us how to run our country,” Trump said of Ilhan Omar.

    By Aaron Rupar
    Politics
    3 debate moments that showed how unsuited Trump is for the presidency3 debate moments that showed how unsuited Trump is for the presidency
    Politics

    Don’t let Trump’s debate bullying distract you from his ignorance and malevolence.

    By Aaron Rupar
    Politics
    Trump says “Russia, if you’re listening” was a joke. There’s tape to prove otherwise.Trump says “Russia, if you’re listening” was a joke. There’s tape to prove otherwise.
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    Trump is layering lie upon lie to rewrite the history of his encouragement of Russian hackers.

    By Aaron Rupar
    Politics
    Trump’s adversarial relationship with presidential debate moderator Chris Wallace, explainedTrump’s adversarial relationship with presidential debate moderator Chris Wallace, explained
    Politics

    Trump expects total loyalty from Fox News. He doesn’t like Chris Wallace because Wallace won’t give it to him.

    By Aaron Rupar
    Politics
    Trump made a rare public appearance in DC to pay his respects to RBG. It did not go well.Trump made a rare public appearance in DC to pay his respects to RBG. It did not go well.
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    The viral footage serves as a reminder that Trump is a historically unpopular president.

    By Aaron Rupar
    Politics
    “We’re gonna have to see what happens”: Trump’s comments about the peaceful transfer of power, explained“We’re gonna have to see what happens”: Trump’s comments about the peaceful transfer of power, explained
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    Trump won’t commit because he’s hoping the Supreme Court will save him.

    By Aaron Rupar
    Politics
    Kayleigh McEnany has made a mockery of her promise not to lie. Tuesday’s briefing was case in point.Kayleigh McEnany has made a mockery of her promise not to lie. Tuesday’s briefing was case in point.
    Politics

    The White House press briefing is like a parody of dystopian governance.

    By Aaron Rupar
    Politics
    “It affects virtually nobody”: Trump erases coronavirus victims as US death toll hits 200,000“It affects virtually nobody”: Trump erases coronavirus victims as US death toll hits 200,000
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    Trump’s Covid-19 rhetoric hit new heights of irresponsibility in Ohio.

    By Aaron Rupar
    Politics
    Trump’s weekend rallies showed just how unhinged his campaign isTrump’s weekend rallies showed just how unhinged his campaign is
    Politics

    Trump’s Minnesota rally featured praise of “good genes” and an extended apologia for Robert E. Lee.

    By Aaron Rupar
    Politics
    Trump’s dark National Archives speech was white resentment run amokTrump’s dark National Archives speech was white resentment run amok
    Politics

    Trump’s screed against “critical race theory” is the real cancel culture.

    By Aaron Rupar