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Aaron Rupar

Aaron Rupar

Former associate editor, politics & policy

    Latest articles by Aaron Rupar

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    Trump’s feud with Anthony Scaramucci, explainedTrump’s feud with Anthony Scaramucci, explained
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    Sure, “The Mooch” is an opportunist. That doesn’t mean you should dismiss his sudden turn against Trump.

    By Aaron Rupar
    Politics
    Trump’s baffling, self-defeating attack on the New York TimesTrump’s baffling, self-defeating attack on the New York Times
    Politics

    Trump lashed out at the paper without even understanding what he was attacking it for.

    By Aaron Rupar
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    Why Trump’s blurring of the line between campaigning and governing matters, explained by an expertWhy Trump’s blurring of the line between campaigning and governing matters, explained by an expert
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    Trump’s trip to Pennsylvania illustrated how he can’t resist getting political, even at taxpayer-funded events. It’s not supposed to work like that.

    By Aaron Rupar
    Politics
    Trump’s bizarre attempt to defend retweeting an Epstein conspiracy theoryTrump’s bizarre attempt to defend retweeting an Epstein conspiracy theory
    Politics

    The president will believe anything that’s useful to him.

    By Aaron Rupar
    Politics
    The viral video of Chris Cuomo going berserk over being called “Fredo,” explainedThe viral video of Chris Cuomo going berserk over being called “Fredo,” explained
    Politics

    During a heated bar confrontation, the CNN host said getting called “Fredo” was “like the n-word.”

    By Aaron Rupar
    Politics
    Trump official suggests famous Statue of Liberty sonnet is too nice to immigrantsTrump official suggests famous Statue of Liberty sonnet is too nice to immigrants
    Politics

    “Give me your tired and your poor who can stand on their own two feet and who will not become a public charge.”

    By Aaron Rupar
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    Why the Trump administration is going after low-income immigrants, explained by an expertWhy the Trump administration is going after low-income immigrants, explained by an expert
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    The “public charge” rule change is about generating “fear, cruelty, and chaos,” Marielena Hincapié tells us.

    By Aaron Rupar
    Politics
    Trump would rather blame Democrats than grapple with his “invasion” rhetoricTrump would rather blame Democrats than grapple with his “invasion” rhetoric
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    The false equivalency Trump is using to dismiss concerns that he’s inspiring violent white supremacists, explained.

    By Aaron Rupar
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    Trump is visiting El Paso and Dayton. Some local officials aren’t happy.Trump is visiting El Paso and Dayton. Some local officials aren’t happy.
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    Trump’s trip to the sites of recent mass shootings and the controversy surrounding it, explained.

    By Aaron Rupar
    Politics
    Fox & Friends pushes incendiary “invasion” conspiracy theory — even after El Paso shootingFox & Friends pushes incendiary “invasion” conspiracy theory — even after El Paso shooting
    Politics

    While Trump live-tweeted, host Brian Kilmeade defended the conspiracy theory at the core of the shooter’s manifesto.

    By Aaron Rupar