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Aaron Rupar

Aaron Rupar

Former associate editor, politics & policy

    Latest articles by Aaron Rupar

    Politics
    Two Republicans who voted for Trump’s conviction were immediately censuredTwo Republicans who voted for Trump’s conviction were immediately censured
    Politics

    Bill Cassidy and Richard Burr are in trouble back home.

    By Aaron Rupar
    Politics
    Trump lawyers keep accusing Democrats of manipulating evidence. But they’re doing that  themselves.Trump lawyers keep accusing Democrats of manipulating evidence. But they’re doing that  themselves.
    Politics

    Trump’s defense team is twisting words out of their context.

    By Aaron Rupar
    Politics
    The House impeachment managers’ case against Trump, summarized in 500 wordsThe House impeachment managers’ case against Trump, summarized in 500 words
    Politics

    “The case is much worse than someone who falsely shouts ‘fire’ in a crowded theater.”

    By Aaron Rupar
    Politics
    Even right-wing pundits had no clue what Bruce Castor was doing during his impeachment trial speechEven right-wing pundits had no clue what Bruce Castor was doing during his impeachment trial speech
    Politics

    “I have no idea what he is doing,” Alan Dershowitz said.

    By Aaron Rupar
    Politics
    Trump’s impeachment trial brief constructs an alternative reality of January 6Trump’s impeachment trial brief constructs an alternative reality of January 6
    Politics

    Trump’s lawyers want you to believe his pre-insurrection speech was focused on election security and peaceful protest.

    By Aaron Rupar
    Politics
    OAN prefaced Mike Lindell’s election “documentary” with a hilariously massive disclaimerOAN prefaced Mike Lindell’s election “documentary” with a hilariously massive disclaimer
    Politics

    The network really does not want to get sued.

    By Aaron Rupar
    Explainers
    Why Jen Psaki’s Space Force comment caused controversyWhy Jen Psaki’s Space Force comment caused controversy
    Explainers

    Biden’s press secretary provided fuel for performative outrage.

    By Aaron Rupar
    Politics
    The Nancy Mace-AOC feud, briefly explainedThe Nancy Mace-AOC feud, briefly explained
    Politics

    Mace’s dishonest attack is part of a broader effort to downplay the insurrection.

    By Aaron Rupar
    Politics
    Kevin McCarthy’s remarkable flip-flop from “there’s no place for QAnon” to “I don’t even know what it is”Kevin McCarthy’s remarkable flip-flop from “there’s no place for QAnon” to “I don’t even know what it is”
    Politics

    The House Republican leader defends Marjorie Taylor Greene by insulting everyone’s intelligence.

    By Aaron Rupar
    Media
    Newsmax canceled MyPillow’s Mike Lindell live on airNewsmax canceled MyPillow’s Mike Lindell live on air
    Media

    Lindell used a Newsmax interview to spread lies about Trump’s loss. It didn’t go well.

    By Aaron Rupar