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Aaron Rupar

Aaron Rupar

Former associate editor, politics & policy

    Latest articles by Aaron Rupar

    Politics
    It wasn’t just Ilhan Omar — Trump disparaged 8 women during his speech in North CarolinaIt wasn’t just Ilhan Omar — Trump disparaged 8 women during his speech in North Carolina
    Politics

    By contrast, he said nice things about zero.

    By Aaron Rupar
    Politics
    “What’s your ethnicity?”: Kellyanne Conway’s defense of Trump’s racism isn’t helping“What’s your ethnicity?”: Kellyanne Conway’s defense of Trump’s racism isn’t helping
    Politics

    When the quiet part becomes very loud.

    By Aaron Rupar
    Politics
    Trump’s threat to investigate Google isn’t based on evidence. It’s based on Fox News.Trump’s threat to investigate Google isn’t based on evidence. It’s based on Fox News.
    Politics

    How Peter Thiel’s Google conspiracy theory made its way from Fox & Friends to the White House.

    By Aaron Rupar
    Politics
    The GOP silence in response to Trump’s latest racist attack is deafeningThe GOP silence in response to Trump’s latest racist attack is deafening
    Politics

    It’s the latest illustration of just how Trumpified the Republican Party has become.

    By Aaron Rupar
    Politics
    Trump says he’s not concerned about being racist because “many people agree” with himTrump says he’s not concerned about being racist because “many people agree” with him
    Politics

    He also falsely accused Ilhan Omar of “speaking about how wonderful al-Qaeda is” in his latest racist rant.

    By Aaron Rupar
    Politics
    Trump’s latest press conference was a master class in gaslightingTrump’s latest press conference was a master class in gaslighting
    Politics

    Take a question. Answer it as you see fit or just change the topic. Move on.

    By Aaron Rupar
    Politics
    The White House social media summit was a circus. Its aftermath was even worse.The White House social media summit was a circus. Its aftermath was even worse.
    Politics

    This is what happens when the right-wing fringe is emboldened and empowered.

    By Aaron Rupar
    Politics
    Trump’s latest morning of tweets was off the rails, even by his standardsTrump’s latest morning of tweets was off the rails, even by his standards
    Politics

    Insults, lies, gaslighting, authoritarian threats — all before the coffee even hit.

    By Aaron Rupar
    Politics
    One day encapsulated everything that’s wrong with Fox NewsOne day encapsulated everything that’s wrong with Fox News
    Politics

    From revelations about spreading Russian propaganda to making racist attacks, July 9 had it all.

    By Aaron Rupar
    Technology
    Trump is violating the Constitution by blocking people on Twitter, appeals court saysTrump is violating the Constitution by blocking people on Twitter, appeals court says
    Technology

    “Once it is established that the President is a government actor with respect to his use of the Account, viewpoint discrimination violates the First Amendment.”

    By Aaron Rupar