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Aaron Rupar

Aaron Rupar

Former associate editor, politics & policy

    Latest articles by Aaron Rupar

    Politics
    Trump’s latest Fox Business interview was an elaborate distraction campaignTrump’s latest Fox Business interview was an elaborate distraction campaign
    Politics

    Trump wants to change the topic from coronavirus to conspiracy theories. Fox is helping him out.

    By Aaron Rupar
    Politics
    Fauci’s Senate testimony debunked a number of Trump’s favorite coronavirus liesFauci’s Senate testimony debunked a number of Trump’s favorite coronavirus lies
    Politics

    Fauci didn’t even say Trump’s name. He didn’t have to.

    By Aaron Rupar
    Politics
    Trump’s Twitter meltdown is on its third day and has escalated to baseless murder allegationsTrump’s Twitter meltdown is on its third day and has escalated to baseless murder allegations
    Politics

    The president just baselessly suggested that MSNBC host Joe Scarborough killed an intern. Really.

    By Aaron Rupar
    Politics
    It took one question for a reporter to expose Trump’s latest baseless Obama conspiracy theoryIt took one question for a reporter to expose Trump’s latest baseless Obama conspiracy theory
    Politics

    Monday’s news conference ended with Trump melting down in response to questions from female reporters.

    By Aaron Rupar
    Politics
    Trump’s latest Twitter meltdown features QAnon, accidental self-owns, and a lot of “OBAMAGATE”Trump’s latest Twitter meltdown features QAnon, accidental self-owns, and a lot of “OBAMAGATE”
    Politics

    In any previous era, the tweets would be a major national scandal. In Trump’s America, it was Sunday.

    By Aaron Rupar
    Politics
    Trump claims Germany and Japan are “following us” in their coronavirus responses. No chance.Trump claims Germany and Japan are “following us” in their coronavirus responses. No chance.
    Politics

    The president wants you to believe the US response is the envy of the world. It isn’t.

    By Aaron Rupar
    Politics
    “I learned a lot from Richard Nixon”: Trump’s latest Fox & Friends interview went strange places“I learned a lot from Richard Nixon”: Trump’s latest Fox & Friends interview went strange places
    Politics

    The coronavirus pandemic was a passing topic during Trump’s latest hour-long vent session.

    By Aaron Rupar
    Politics
    The White House has 2 testing standards: One for Trump and another for everyone elseThe White House has 2 testing standards: One for Trump and another for everyone else
    Politics

    They say it’s “nonsensical” for everyone to get tested — with exceptions for anyone who crosses paths with Trump.

    By Aaron Rupar
    Politics
    Trump’s train wreck ABC interview illustrated why he rarely strays from Fox NewsTrump’s train wreck ABC interview illustrated why he rarely strays from Fox News
    Politics

    “I’ll be honest, uh, I have a lot of things going on,” Trump said, trying to explain his lack of coronavirus preparation.

    By Aaron Rupar
    Politics
    Trump just completely mischaracterized new models showing a coming surge in coronavirus deathsTrump just completely mischaracterized new models showing a coming surge in coronavirus deaths
    Politics

    The models are based on the relaxation of social distancing that Trump has been championing.

    By Aaron Rupar