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Aaron Rupar

Aaron Rupar

Former associate editor, politics & policy

    Latest articles by Aaron Rupar

    Politics
    Trump uses bad poll question to claim half of America thinks Mueller’s on a “witch hunt”Trump uses bad poll question to claim half of America thinks Mueller’s on a “witch hunt”
    Politics

    The president capitalizes on a poorly framed question in an outlier poll.

    By Aaron Rupar
    Politics
    Kellyanne Conway’s irresponsible advice: read the New Zealand mosque shooter’s manifestoKellyanne Conway’s irresponsible advice: read the New Zealand mosque shooter’s manifesto
    Politics

    Trump’s White House counselor promotes a white nationalist’s manifesto live on Fox News.

    By Aaron Rupar
    Politics
    Manafort’s lawyer lied that a judge found no collusion. Protesters shouted him down.Manafort’s lawyer lied that a judge found no collusion. Protesters shouted him down.
    Politics

    “Liar! That’s not what she said!”

    By Aaron Rupar
    Explainers
    Trump’s tweet about the “fake Melania” conspiracy theory, explainedTrump’s tweet about the “fake Melania” conspiracy theory, explained
    Explainers

    In an ironic twist, President Trump is now against conspiracy theories.

    By Aaron Rupar
    Explainers
    The Tucker Carlson drama, explainedThe Tucker Carlson drama, explained
    Explainers

    Another major advertiser cut ties with Tucker after offensive tapes emerged — but Fox News is standing behind him.

    By Aaron Rupar
    Politics
    2 charts refuting Trump’s claim that “airplanes are becoming far too complex to fly”2 charts refuting Trump’s claim that “airplanes are becoming far too complex to fly”
    Politics

    Trump may not want “Einstein” to be his pilot, but the data indicates automation works.

    By Aaron Rupar
    Politics
    Sarah Sanders was asked if Trump plans to tone down the rhetoric. She replied with an escalation.Sarah Sanders was asked if Trump plans to tone down the rhetoric. She replied with an escalation.
    Politics

    The press secretary’s efforts to defend Trump’s lies about Democrats did not go well.

    By Aaron Rupar
    Politics
    Trump’s bizarre “Tim/Apple” tweet is a reminder the president refuses to own tiny mistakesTrump’s bizarre “Tim/Apple” tweet is a reminder the president refuses to own tiny mistakes
    Politics

    It wasn’t a big deal to begin with, but five days later, Trump is still talking about it.

    By Aaron Rupar
    Media
    Fox News’s very bad weekendFox News’s very bad weekend
    Media

    Jeanine Pirro said a Muslim serving in Congress “is antithetical to the Constitution” — and things somehow got worse from there.

    By Aaron Rupar
    Politics
    Trump’s misleading boast about the women’s unemployment rate, briefly explainedTrump’s misleading boast about the women’s unemployment rate, briefly explained
    Politics

    Trump takes credit for Obama’s work.

    By Aaron Rupar