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Aaron Rupar

Aaron Rupar

Former associate editor, politics & policy

    Latest articles by Aaron Rupar

    Politics
    Trump’s troubling response to “lock them up!” chants during his Pennsylvania rallyTrump’s troubling response to “lock them up!” chants during his Pennsylvania rally
    Politics

    The chants were disturbing. Trump’s response to them was even worse.

    By Aaron Rupar
    Politics
    Trump gives up the game he’s playing with Congress during Fox News interviewTrump gives up the game he’s playing with Congress during Fox News interview
    Politics

    Trump admits he’s relying on the courts — not Congress — to change policy.

    By Aaron Rupar
    Politics
    Trump blames Obama for not warning him about Michael Flynn. Which Obama did.Trump blames Obama for not warning him about Michael Flynn. Which Obama did.
    Politics

    Trump tries to shift blame — and rewrites history in the process.

    By Aaron Rupar
    Explainers
    Trump’s reckless “treason” accusation against the FBI, explainedTrump’s reckless “treason” accusation against the FBI, explained
    Explainers

    Straight out of the authoritarian playbook.

    By Aaron Rupar
    Politics
    Trump pardons billionaire fraudster who wrote glowing book about himTrump pardons billionaire fraudster who wrote glowing book about him
    Politics

    In 2015, Trump assured Conrad Black he “won’t forget” his support for him. He followed through on his promise.

    By Aaron Rupar
    Politics
    Trump pushes for new bailouts for farmers hurt by his trade warTrump pushes for new bailouts for farmers hurt by his trade war
    Politics

    Trump seeks government help for “great Patriot farmers” who are being hit by China’s retaliatory tariffs.

    By Aaron Rupar
    Politics
    The other conservative news network Trump keeps tweeting about, explainedThe other conservative news network Trump keeps tweeting about, explained
    Politics

    One America News Network has quickly become one of Trump’s favorites. The feeling is mutual.

    By Aaron Rupar
    Politics
    The serious but potentially overblown fear that Trump won’t leave office, explainedThe serious but potentially overblown fear that Trump won’t leave office, explained
    Politics

    Nancy Pelosi is worried Trump won’t leave office if he loses in 2020. She has good reason to be.

    By Aaron Rupar
    Politics
    Trump turns shooting migrants into a punchline at Florida rallyTrump turns shooting migrants into a punchline at Florida rally
    Politics

    “Only in the Panhandle, you can get away with that statement!”

    By Aaron Rupar
    Politics
    Fox & Friends wants you to think Trump losing $1 billion is impressiveFox & Friends wants you to think Trump losing $1 billion is impressive
    Politics

    “It’s beyond what most of us could ever achieve.”

    By Aaron Rupar