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Aaron Rupar

Aaron Rupar

Former associate editor, politics & policy

    Latest articles by Aaron Rupar

    Politics
    “We’re gonna find out”: Amid coronavirus crisis, Trump admits New York may not have ventilators it needs“We’re gonna find out”: Amid coronavirus crisis, Trump admits New York may not have ventilators it needs
    Politics

    “We have a lot of states that have to be taken care of. Some much more so than others.”

    By Aaron Rupar
    Politics
    Jared Kushner’s ventilator remarks contradicted a government website. Hours later, the site was changed.Jared Kushner’s ventilator remarks contradicted a government website. Hours later, the site was changed.
    Politics

    The first son-in-law would have you believe that the federal stockpile is “not supposed to be states’ stockpiles.”

    By Aaron Rupar
    Science
    Wilbur Ross’s prediction about the coronavirus helping the US economy could not have been more wrongWilbur Ross’s prediction about the coronavirus helping the US economy could not have been more wrong
    Science

    Remembering that time Ross said the coronavirus “will help to accelerate the return of jobs,” 10 million unemployment claims later.

    By Aaron Rupar
    Politics
    How Trump’s impeachment trial foreshadowed his handling of the coronavirus crisisHow Trump’s impeachment trial foreshadowed his handling of the coronavirus crisis
    Politics

    Professor Pamela Karlan tried to warn us.

    By Aaron Rupar
    Politics
    Monday’s White House coronavirus briefing proved they’ve become mini Trump ralliesMonday’s White House coronavirus briefing proved they’ve become mini Trump rallies
    Politics

    The latest variety show featured guest appearances, over-the-top praise of Trump, and verbal sparring with reporters.

    By Aaron Rupar
    Politics
    Trump says 200,000 Americans could die from coronavirus, because he’s done “a very good job”Trump says 200,000 Americans could die from coronavirus, because he’s done “a very good job”
    Politics

    The goalposts just moved drastically.

    By Aaron Rupar
    Politics
    “Don’t call the woman in Michigan” — Trump’s pettiness was on display during Friday’s coronavirus briefing“Don’t call the woman in Michigan” — Trump’s pettiness was on display during Friday’s coronavirus briefing
    Politics

    Hospitals in Michigan are hurting and Gov. Whitmer is calling for help. But Trump wants her to be more “appreciative.”

    By Aaron Rupar
    Science
    Deborah Birx praised Trump as attentive to scientific literature and details. Nope.Deborah Birx praised Trump as attentive to scientific literature and details. Nope.
    Science

    The White House coronavirus task force coordinator’s latest TV interview raises questions about her credibility.

    By Aaron Rupar
    Politics
    Cuomo says he needs 30,000 ventilators to avoid many coronavirus deaths. Trump doesn’t buy it.Cuomo says he needs 30,000 ventilators to avoid many coronavirus deaths. Trump doesn’t buy it.
    Politics

    “I don’t believe you need 40,000 or 30,000 ventilators,” Trump told Sean Hannity, in comments that pave the way for preventable deaths.

    By Aaron Rupar
    Politics
    Trump was asked an important question about the coronavirus. He responded by attacking the media.Trump was asked an important question about the coronavirus. He responded by attacking the media.
    Politics

    He’s pushing to end social distancing before experts say it’s safe to do so.

    By Aaron Rupar