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Aaron Rupar

Aaron Rupar

Former associate editor, politics & policy

    Latest articles by Aaron Rupar

    Criminal Justice
    Police “neutralized” the Dayton shooter in 30 seconds. He still shot 14 people.Police “neutralized” the Dayton shooter in 30 seconds. He still shot 14 people.
    Criminal Justice

    The timeline is some of the strongest evidence yet that the “good guy with a gun” myth is just that.

    By Aaron Rupar
    Politics
    “Mental illness and hatred pulls the trigger”: Trump’s speech about shootings ignored the real problem“Mental illness and hatred pulls the trigger”: Trump’s speech about shootings ignored the real problem
    Politics

    The president’s speech about mass shootings in El Paso and Dayton was an exercise in gaslighting.

    By Aaron Rupar
    Politics
    Trump suggests El Paso and Dayton shooting response should include hardline immigration reformTrump suggests El Paso and Dayton shooting response should include hardline immigration reform
    Politics

    Democrats wasted no time comparing Trump’s response to Nazi Germany.

    By Aaron Rupar
    Politics
    At Cincinnati rally, Trump turns Baltimore violence victims into political pawnsAt Cincinnati rally, Trump turns Baltimore violence victims into political pawns
    Politics

    Explicitly demeaning blue cities and states is now a feature of Trump’s campaign speeches.

    By Aaron Rupar
    Politics
    The Gilroy, California, shooting highlights a big hole in Trump’s logic about gun violenceThe Gilroy, California, shooting highlights a big hole in Trump’s logic about gun violence
    Politics

    The “good guy with a gun” myth is just that.

    By Aaron Rupar
    Politics
    “Your question is a Republican talking point”: CNN frames debate questions around right-wing concerns“Your question is a Republican talking point”: CNN frames debate questions around right-wing concerns
    Politics

    Republican weren’t onstage during the Democratic debate — but were living rent-free inside moderators’ heads.

    By Aaron Rupar
    Politics
    Trump’s latest live-tweeting binge shows how Fox News sets his agendaTrump’s latest live-tweeting binge shows how Fox News sets his agenda
    Politics

    The president is increasingly conflating what he watches on TV with reality.

    By Aaron Rupar
    Politics
    Trump commemorates 9/11 first responders by making it all about himTrump commemorates 9/11 first responders by making it all about him
    Politics

    It was incredibly gauche. It was classic Trump.

    By Aaron Rupar
    Criminal Justice
    Gilroy, California, garlic festival shooting: what we knowGilroy, California, garlic festival shooting: what we know
    Criminal Justice

    Four people were killed at the Gilroy Garlic Festival, including one shooting suspect.

    By Aaron Rupar
    Politics
    The White House says Russia didn’t impact the 2016 election. That’s not exactly true.The White House says Russia didn’t impact the 2016 election. That’s not exactly true.
    Politics

    Votes may not have been changed, but that doesn’t mean Russian interference didn’t have an impact on the outcome.

    By Aaron Rupar