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Aaron Rupar

Aaron Rupar

Former associate editor, politics & policy

    Latest articles by Aaron Rupar

    Politics
    Kristi Noem tried to take a victory lap for her coronavirus response on CBS. It did not go well.Kristi Noem tried to take a victory lap for her coronavirus response on CBS. It did not go well.
    Politics

    South Dakota’s governor got a great reception at CPAC. Her interview on Face the Nation hours later was a different story.

    By Aaron Rupar
    Explainers
    Kevin McCarthy’s CPAC panel shows how the GOP has devolved into a Trump personality cultKevin McCarthy’s CPAC panel shows how the GOP has devolved into a Trump personality cult
    Explainers

    McCarthy contorts himself to praise Trump, as Trump reportedly considers denouncing him anyway.

    By Aaron Rupar
    Politics
    CPAC 2021 shows how conservatives have learned nothing about the coronavirusCPAC 2021 shows how conservatives have learned nothing about the coronavirus
    Politics

    CPAC organizers begged attendees to wear masks — and got booed.

    By Aaron Rupar
    Explainers
    Marjorie Taylor Greene’s dehumanizing attack on Rep. Marie Newman’s transgender daughter, explainedMarjorie Taylor Greene’s dehumanizing attack on Rep. Marie Newman’s transgender daughter, explained
    Explainers

    Greene’s latest stunt is a toxic brew of bigotry and trolling.

    By Aaron Rupar
    Politics
    Ron Johnson uses Senate hearing on January 6 insurrection to push absurd conspiracy theoryRon Johnson uses Senate hearing on January 6 insurrection to push absurd conspiracy theory
    Politics

    Despite a mountain of evidence to the contrary, Johnson suggests Trump supporters were framed.

    By Aaron Rupar
    Explainers
    Why are mainstream news outlets giving a platform to Republicans who lie about the 2020 election?Why are mainstream news outlets giving a platform to Republicans who lie about the 2020 election?
    Explainers

    Steve Scalise’s ABC interview was a case study in how not to handle Republicans who push “the big lie.”

    By Aaron Rupar
    Politics
    How Ted Cruz’s ill-fated trip to Cancun blew up from Twitter rumor to major scandalHow Ted Cruz’s ill-fated trip to Cancun blew up from Twitter rumor to major scandal
    Politics

    Cruz forged ahead with plans to travel with his family to Mexico as his constituents struggle to survive.

    By Aaron Rupar
    Politics
    Fox News turns Winter Storm Uri into a cudgel to own the libsFox News turns Winter Storm Uri into a cudgel to own the libs
    Politics

    “It seems pretty clear that a reckless reliance on windmills is the cause of this disaster” in Texas, Tucker Carlson lied.

    By Aaron Rupar
    Politics
    Trumpworld’s performative outrage over “doctored evidence” at the impeachment trial, briefly explainedTrumpworld’s performative outrage over “doctored evidence” at the impeachment trial, briefly explained
    Politics

    Michael van der Veen wants you to believe the House managers cheated. They didn’t.

    By Aaron Rupar
    Politics
    Lindsey Graham’s latest Fox News Sunday appearance highlights the GOP’s identity crisisLindsey Graham’s latest Fox News Sunday appearance highlights the GOP’s identity crisis
    Politics

    Graham is still all-in on Trumpism. Bill Cassidy? Not so much.

    By Aaron Rupar