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Aaron Rupar

Aaron Rupar

Former associate editor, politics & policy

    Latest articles by Aaron Rupar

    Politics
    Trump attacks a Republican governor for following his coronavirus testing adviceTrump attacks a Republican governor for following his coronavirus testing advice
    Politics

    Gov. Larry Hogan bought test kits from South Korea. Trump isn’t happy about it.

    By Aaron Rupar
    Politics
    Why Trump’s efforts to blame Obama for the coronavirus make absolutely no senseWhy Trump’s efforts to blame Obama for the coronavirus make absolutely no sense
    Politics

    Trump is attacking Obama for not developing tests for a virus that didn’t exist when he was president. Seriously.

    By Aaron Rupar
    Politics
    Trump wants to talk about anything but his coronavirus response. His attacks on the WHO show it.Trump wants to talk about anything but his coronavirus response. His attacks on the WHO show it.
    Politics

    Minimization and misinformation: Trump accuses the WHO of the same things he did.

    By Aaron Rupar
    Politics
    Trump’s dangerous “LIBERATE” tweets represent the views of a small minorityTrump’s dangerous “LIBERATE” tweets represent the views of a small minority
    Politics

    Don’t let Fox News and the president fool you.

    By Aaron Rupar
    Politics
    Trump just declared victory over the coronavirus. Here’s why that’s premature.Trump just declared victory over the coronavirus. Here’s why that’s premature.
    Politics

    It’s all about testing, testing, testing — or the lack thereof.

    By Aaron Rupar
    Politics
    How Fox News is playing fast and loose with American lives, illustrated by one Dr. Oz clipHow Fox News is playing fast and loose with American lives, illustrated by one Dr. Oz clip
    Politics

    “Schools are a very appetizing opportunity.”

    By Aaron Rupar
    Politics
    Thousands of Michiganders took to the streets to protest the governor’s stay-at-home orderThousands of Michiganders took to the streets to protest the governor’s stay-at-home order
    Politics

    “Coronavirus is not going away, and we need to figure out a way as soon as possible to get back to normal life.”

    By Aaron Rupar and Jane Coaston
    Culture
    Florida Gov. DeSantis declared WWE an “essential service.” His explanation doesn’t make much sense.Florida Gov. DeSantis declared WWE an “essential service.” His explanation doesn’t make much sense.
    Culture

    “I think people have been starved for content ... we’re watching, like, reruns from the early 2000s.”

    By Aaron Rupar
    Politics
    Trump’s video of coronavirus actions accidentally reveals how he mishandled things in FebruaryTrump’s video of coronavirus actions accidentally reveals how he mishandled things in February
    Politics

    The propaganda package basically skips from January to March. That’s not an accident.

    By Aaron Rupar
    Politics
    Trump’s latest coronavirus press briefing featured one of his most memorable meltdowns yetTrump’s latest coronavirus press briefing featured one of his most memorable meltdowns yet
    Politics

    “When somebody is the president of the United States, the authority is total.”

    By Aaron Rupar