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Aaron Rupar

Aaron Rupar

Former associate editor, politics & policy

    Latest articles by Aaron Rupar

    Politics
    Trump’s ABC town hall revealed a president disconnected from realityTrump’s ABC town hall revealed a president disconnected from reality
    Politics

    He faced tough questions from voters — and had few answers.

    By Aaron Rupar
    Politics
    New Woodward audio is the starkest illustration yet of how Trump misled about coronavirusNew Woodward audio is the starkest illustration yet of how Trump misled about coronavirus
    Politics

    Trump in an April 10 tweet: “The Invisible Enemy is in full retreat!” Trump three days later: “This thing is a killer.”

    By Aaron Rupar
    Politics
    “There has to be retribution”: Trump’s chilling comments about extrajudicial killings, briefly explained“There has to be retribution”: Trump’s chilling comments about extrajudicial killings, briefly explained
    Politics

    He’s not waiting for the facts to come in.

    By Aaron Rupar
    Politics
    Trump keeps lying about how the US Covid-19 situation compares to other countries. Here are the facts.Trump keeps lying about how the US Covid-19 situation compares to other countries. Here are the facts.
    Politics

    Trump’s strategy is to ceaselessly lie about the coronavirus and hope people either don’t notice or don’t care.

    By Aaron Rupar
    Politics
    Trump’s “no panic” Woodward tapes spin would be easier to buy if his campaign weren’t all about panicTrump’s “no panic” Woodward tapes spin would be easier to buy if his campaign weren’t all about panic
    Politics

    Trump’s initial attempt to downplay revelations he misled about the coronavirus is at odds with everything we know about him.

    By Aaron Rupar
    Politics
    Trump is making a mockery of public health. His rally in North Carolina demonstrated it.Trump is making a mockery of public health. His rally in North Carolina demonstrated it.
    Politics

    Trump rallies have become a series of potential superspreader events.

    By Aaron Rupar
    Politics
    Bill Barr’s interview on CNN was a train wreckBill Barr’s interview on CNN was a train wreck
    Politics

    From Black Lives Matter to election fraud, Barr didn’t seem interested in even pretending he’s doing anything other than Trump’s bidding.

    By Aaron Rupar
    Politics
    Biden accused Trump of fomenting violence. Trump spent the rest of the day proving him right.Biden accused Trump of fomenting violence. Trump spent the rest of the day proving him right.
    Politics

    The president not only refuses to condemn right-wing violence — he actively defends it.

    By Aaron Rupar
    Politics
    Trump’s RNC speech was a mess. But the optics of it were powerful.Trump’s RNC speech was a mess. But the optics of it were powerful.
    Politics

    For those who care about the rule of law, the White House being used as a political prop was a disconcerting sight.

    By Aaron Rupar
    Politics
    The RNC keeps referring to Covid-19 in the past tense. 1,147 American deaths were reported Tuesday.The RNC keeps referring to Covid-19 in the past tense. 1,147 American deaths were reported Tuesday.
    Politics

    Larry Kudlow and company are pretending the coronavirus pandemic is a thing of the past.

    By Aaron Rupar