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Aaron Rupar

Aaron Rupar

Former associate editor, politics & policy

    Latest articles by Aaron Rupar

    Media
    Fox News has barely covered McConnell’s scathing statement about Marjorie Taylor GreeneFox News has barely covered McConnell’s scathing statement about Marjorie Taylor Greene
    Media

    Fox News loves a good “Democrats in disarray” story — but not so much when it comes to Republicans.

    By Aaron Rupar
    Politics
    The chaos surrounding Trump’s legal team is unlikely to affect his impeachment trial’s outcomeThe chaos surrounding Trump’s legal team is unlikely to affect his impeachment trial’s outcome
    Politics

    Trump has new lawyers. But in the eyes of Republican senators, it doesn’t really matter.

    By Aaron Rupar
    Politics
    The scandals swirling around QAnon-supporting Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, explainedThe scandals swirling around QAnon-supporting Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, explained
    Politics

    Democrats want Marjorie Taylor Greene expelled. Republicans are seating her on committees instead.

    By Aaron Rupar
    Explainers
    Fox News’s post-Trump slump, explainedFox News’s post-Trump slump, explained
    Explainers

    For the first time in nearly 20 years, Fox News isn’t the top-rated cable news network.

    By Aaron Rupar
    Politics
    Dr. Fauci and Dr. Birx detail how Trump’s coronavirus response was even worse than we thoughtDr. Fauci and Dr. Birx detail how Trump’s coronavirus response was even worse than we thought
    Politics

    The scientific faces of Trump’s failed coronavirus response wasted no time speaking out.

    By Aaron Rupar
    Politics
    Fauci threw a lot of shade at Trump in his first comments as a Biden adviserFauci threw a lot of shade at Trump in his first comments as a Biden adviser
    Politics

    What a difference a new president can make.

    By Aaron Rupar
    Politics
    No meltdowns: Jen Psaki’s first briefing as Biden press secretary was a breath of fresh airNo meltdowns: Jen Psaki’s first briefing as Biden press secretary was a breath of fresh air
    Politics

    It was a jarring contrast with the Trump years.

    By Aaron Rupar
    Politics
    The pro-Trump inauguration protests at state capitols were complete dudsThe pro-Trump inauguration protests at state capitols were complete duds
    Politics

    Some might even describe them as “low energy.”

    By Aaron Rupar
    Politics
    The most bizarre thing about Trump’s farewell speech is how normal it soundsThe most bizarre thing about Trump’s farewell speech is how normal it sounds
    Politics

    Trump’s presidency was a disaster. You wouldn’t know it from his last speech before leaving office.

    By Aaron Rupar
    Politics
    McConnell commemorates President Trump’s last day by blaming him for a riotMcConnell commemorates President Trump’s last day by blaming him for a riot
    Politics

    But his remarkable denunciation overlooks his own party’s responsibility.

    By Aaron Rupar