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Aaron Rupar

Aaron Rupar

Former associate editor, politics & policy

    Latest articles by Aaron Rupar

    Politics
    Trump keeps using “sarcasm” to explain away his embarrassing statementsTrump keeps using “sarcasm” to explain away his embarrassing statements
    Politics

    It doesn’t work like that.

    By Aaron Rupar
    Politics
    Trump claims the media misrepresented his coronavirus cure comments. Video proves otherwise.Trump claims the media misrepresented his coronavirus cure comments. Video proves otherwise.
    Politics

    The president is now routinely lying about things we saw with our own eyes and that are on tape.

    By Aaron Rupar
    Politics
    Why Pence’s favorite talking point about coronavirus testing is misleadingWhy Pence’s favorite talking point about coronavirus testing is misleading
    Politics

    He keeps bragging about the total number of coronavirus tests completed. That’s not an accident.

    By Aaron Rupar
    Politics
    Trump says his comments on injecting disinfectants were “sarcastic.” Let’s review the tape.Trump says his comments on injecting disinfectants were “sarcastic.” Let’s review the tape.
    Politics
    Rudy Giuliani doesn’t get how coronavirus works. Fox News showcased his misinformation anyway.Rudy Giuliani doesn’t get how coronavirus works. Fox News showcased his misinformation anyway.
    Politics

    Hours after President Trump mused about injecting disinfectant, his lawyer pushed misinformation of his own.

    By Aaron Rupar
    Politics
    Trump just mused about whether disinfectant injections could treat the coronavirus. Really.Trump just mused about whether disinfectant injections could treat the coronavirus. Really.
    Politics

    It is highly unlikely that injecting humans with disinfectants will turn out to be a safe or effective treatment.

    By Aaron Rupar
    Politics
    HHS official says he was ousted after his objections to a drug Trump praisedHHS official says he was ousted after his objections to a drug Trump praised
    Politics

    Dr. Rick Bright says his demotion is an example of the White House putting “cronyism ahead of science.”

    By Aaron Rupar
    Media
    Trump and Fox News want to send their hydroxychloroquine hype down the memory holeTrump and Fox News want to send their hydroxychloroquine hype down the memory hole
    Media

    They’ve suddenly stopped talking about an unproven drug they touted as a possible miracle cure. It’s not an accident.

    By Aaron Rupar
    Politics
    Trump just said the US has done more coronavirus testing than the rest of the world. Not even close.Trump just said the US has done more coronavirus testing than the rest of the world. Not even close.
    Politics

    He’s making it up as he goes along.

    By Aaron Rupar
    Politics
    Trump’s latest tweets are an alternative world where the pandemic takes a backseat to MSNBC coverageTrump’s latest tweets are an alternative world where the pandemic takes a backseat to MSNBC coverage
    Politics

    The president barely mentioned the coronavirus during a string of posts that are all about him.

    By Aaron Rupar