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Aaron Rupar

Aaron Rupar

Former associate editor, politics & policy

    Latest articles by Aaron Rupar

    Politics
    Trump’s latest Hannity interview shows how Fox News’s Russia coverage is disconnected from realityTrump’s latest Hannity interview shows how Fox News’s Russia coverage is disconnected from reality
    Politics

    They want you to believe Clinton colluded with Russia to defeat herself.

    By Aaron Rupar
    Politics
    Devin Nunes’s behavior during the Mueller hearing was bizarre — unless you watch Fox NewsDevin Nunes’s behavior during the Mueller hearing was bizarre — unless you watch Fox News
    Politics

    Nunes and other Republicans used the hearing to amplify Hannity-style conspiracy theories.

    By Aaron Rupar
    Politics
    It took the Trump campaign 2 minutes to lie about Mueller’s testimonyIt took the Trump campaign 2 minutes to lie about Mueller’s testimony
    Politics
    Trump keeps vowing to win Minnesota in 2020. It’s not as wild as it sounds.Trump keeps vowing to win Minnesota in 2020. It’s not as wild as it sounds.
    Politics

    But attacking Ilhan Omar probably isn’t the way to do it.

    By Aaron Rupar
    Politics
    Trump talked about Mueller’s testimony for around 90 seconds. He packed in 6 lies.Trump talked about Mueller’s testimony for around 90 seconds. He packed in 6 lies.
    Politics

    “No obstruction ... We had a total no-collusion finding.”

    By Aaron Rupar
    Politics
    Trump now: Criticizing America is unpatriotic. Trump then: America “is going to HELL.”Trump now: Criticizing America is unpatriotic. Trump then: America “is going to HELL.”
    Politics
    “Incredible patriots” is the new “very fine people”: Trump defends racist chants“Incredible patriots” is the new “very fine people”: Trump defends racist chants
    Politics

    One day after trying to distance himself from “send her back,” the president abruptly reverses course.

    By Aaron Rupar
    Politics
    Jerry Nadler asks Hope Hicks to clarify her “inconsistent” testimony about hush paymentsJerry Nadler asks Hope Hicks to clarify her “inconsistent” testimony about hush payments
    Politics

    Hicks’s testimony looks more dubious than ever. The House Judiciary chair has receipts.

    By Aaron Rupar
    Politics
    “Send her back!”: Trump’s attacks on Ilhan Omar — and the response — represent a new low“Send her back!”: Trump’s attacks on Ilhan Omar — and the response — represent a new low
    Politics

    During his rally in North Carolina, Trump escalated his smears of the trailblazing congresswoman, and his fans were right there with him.

    By Aaron Rupar
    Politics
    Trump claims he tried to quell “send her back!” chants. The video says otherwise.Trump claims he tried to quell “send her back!” chants. The video says otherwise.
    Politics

    The gaslighter in chief strikes again.

    By Aaron Rupar

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