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Aaron Rupar

Aaron Rupar

Former associate editor, politics & policy

    Latest articles by Aaron Rupar

    Politics
    Republican senators respond to impeachment hearings by pushing Russian disinformationRepublican senators respond to impeachment hearings by pushing Russian disinformation
    Politics

    John Kennedy and Roger Wicker’s comments are a taste of what’s to come during a Senate trial.

    By Aaron Rupar
    Politics
    Hannity’s monologue following end of impeachment hearings illustrated Fox News’ alternate realityHannity’s monologue following end of impeachment hearings illustrated Fox News’ alternate reality
    Politics
    “Are you sure?” Trump’s Ukraine conspiracy theory was a bit much even for Fox & Friends“Are you sure?” Trump’s Ukraine conspiracy theory was a bit much even for Fox & Friends
    Politics

    Trump pushed a debunked conspiracy mere hours after Fiona Hill described it as Russian disinformation.

    By Aaron Rupar
    Politics
    Read Fiona Hill’s scathing opening statement in the impeachment hearingsRead Fiona Hill’s scathing opening statement in the impeachment hearings
    Politics

    Fiona Hill reminds Republicans that Russia — not Ukraine — meddled in 2016.

    By Aaron Rupar
    Politics
    Trump’s new “NO QUID PRO QUO” talking point is a trickTrump’s new “NO QUID PRO QUO” talking point is a trick
    Politics

    Trump claims a phone call with Sondland is evidence of his innocence. It might just be evidence he knew he got caught.

    By Aaron Rupar
    Politics
    Trump before Sondland’s testimony: “He’s a great American.” Trump after: “This is not a man I know well.”Trump before Sondland’s testimony: “He’s a great American.” Trump after: “This is not a man I know well.”
    Politics

    Sondland, who gave $1 million to Trump’s campaign, just got the “coffee boy” treatment.

    By Aaron Rupar
    Politics
    Nunes keeps referring to the impeachment hearing as a “drug deal.” It’s not as clever as he thinks.Nunes keeps referring to the impeachment hearing as a “drug deal.” It’s not as clever as he thinks.
    Politics

    He thinks he’s owning the libs. He’s really owning himself.

    By Aaron Rupar
    Politics
    “It’s Lieutenant Colonel Vindman”: Nunes’s effort to out whistleblower is met with an epic clap-back“It’s Lieutenant Colonel Vindman”: Nunes’s effort to out whistleblower is met with an epic clap-back
    Politics

    Nunes’s line of questioning illustrated how Republicans wanted to talk about anything but Trump’s conduct.

    By Aaron Rupar
    Politics
    Trump’s latest impeachment defense is fabricating Pelosi quotesTrump’s latest impeachment defense is fabricating Pelosi quotes
    Politics

    Journalists get fired for this sort of thing.

    By Aaron Rupar
    archives
    New investigation suggests Republicans took ambassadorial pay-to-play to new levelsNew investigation suggests Republicans took ambassadorial pay-to-play to new levels
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    Trump expressed hope that the Senate would confirm one of his nominees. Days later, the RNC came calling for cash.

    By Aaron Rupar