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Aaron Rupar

Aaron Rupar

Former associate editor, politics & policy

    Latest articles by Aaron Rupar

    Politics
    Michael Cohen’s testimony about Trump’s shady business practices just got strong corroborationMichael Cohen’s testimony about Trump’s shady business practices just got strong corroboration
    Politics

    A new ProPublica investigation found that Trump inflated and deflated his assets when convenient.

    By Aaron Rupar
    Politics
    Giuliani’s $500,000 payout from Fraud Guarantee reveals the hypocrisy of his attacks on Hunter BidenGiuliani’s $500,000 payout from Fraud Guarantee reveals the hypocrisy of his attacks on Hunter Biden
    Politics

    Giuliani is staunchly opposed to cashing in on political connections — unless he’s doing it.

    By Aaron Rupar
    Politics
    Trump’s Minneapolis rally was a window into how ugly his 2020 campaign will beTrump’s Minneapolis rally was a window into how ugly his 2020 campaign will be
    Politics

    Trump attacked Somali refugees, including Ilhan Omar, in one of the country’s Somali population centers.

    By Aaron Rupar
    Politics
    The latest Fox News impeachment poll contains remarkably grim news for President TrumpThe latest Fox News impeachment poll contains remarkably grim news for President Trump
    Politics

    A majority of respondents support his impeachment and removal from office.

    By Aaron Rupar
    Politics
    Trump faces a new allegation of sexually assaulting a woman at Mar-a-LagoTrump faces a new allegation of sexually assaulting a woman at Mar-a-Lago
    Politics

    Karen Johnson is at least the 23rd woman to accuse Trump of misconduct.

    By Aaron Rupar
    Politics
    Why Trump is rage-tweeting about the Minneapolis mayorWhy Trump is rage-tweeting about the Minneapolis mayor
    Politics

    The president spent a good chunk of time attacking Jacob Frey ahead of his trip to the blue bastion of Minneapolis.

    By Aaron Rupar
    Politics
    Trump’s tall tale about the military being out of ammunition shows how his lies evolveTrump’s tall tale about the military being out of ammunition shows how his lies evolve
    Politics

    Trump added layer upon layer of exaggeration until a fib became one of his most absurd lies.

    By Aaron Rupar
    Politics
    The talking points Republicans are using to defend Trump are at odds with realityThe talking points Republicans are using to defend Trump are at odds with reality
    Politics

    Kevin McCarthy wants you to believe Trump was joking when he called for foreign help. He wasn’t.

    By Aaron Rupar
    Politics
    Trump insists he just wants foreign countries to tackle “corruption.” Here’s why that’s absurd.Trump insists he just wants foreign countries to tackle “corruption.” Here’s why that’s absurd.
    Politics

    It took one question from a reporter on Friday to destroy Trump’s new talking point.

    By Aaron Rupar
    Politics
    Mike Pence’s stunning hypocrisy on foreign election interference, in one quoteMike Pence’s stunning hypocrisy on foreign election interference, in one quote
    Politics

    2016 Pence thought foreign governments needed to stay out of American politics. His tune suddenly changed.

    By Aaron Rupar