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Aaron Rupar

Aaron Rupar

Former associate editor, politics & policy

    Latest articles by Aaron Rupar

    Politics
    Trump falsely claims the judge who sentenced Manafort exonerated him on Russia collusionTrump falsely claims the judge who sentenced Manafort exonerated him on Russia collusion
    Politics
    Report: US government kept secret dossiers to monitor journalists covering migrant caravansReport: US government kept secret dossiers to monitor journalists covering migrant caravans
    Politics

    Lawyers and activists working along the border were also reportedly targeted.

    By Aaron Rupar
    Politics
    DHS Secretary Nielsen’s first public hearing before the new Congress was a disasterDHS Secretary Nielsen’s first public hearing before the new Congress was a disaster
    Politics

    Elections have consequences.

    By Aaron Rupar
    Politics
    Ivanka and Donald Trump’s recent comments about security clearances haven’t aged wellIvanka and Donald Trump’s recent comments about security clearances haven’t aged well
    Politics

    They said there was no special treatment. New reports indicate they weren’t telling the truth.

    By Aaron Rupar
    Politics
    T-Mobile admits it spent $195,000 at Trump hotel while merger awaits government approvalT-Mobile admits it spent $195,000 at Trump hotel while merger awaits government approval
    Politics

    The revelation highlights the unprecedented conflicts created by Trump’s refusal to divest from his business.

    By Aaron Rupar
    Politics
    White House response to House Judiciary request makes no attempt to defend Trump on meritsWhite House response to House Judiciary request makes no attempt to defend Trump on merits
    Politics
    CPAC speakers keep saying Democrats want to ban cows and legalize infanticide. They don’t.CPAC speakers keep saying Democrats want to ban cows and legalize infanticide. They don’t.
    Politics

    If it sounds beyond parody, that’s because it is.

    By Aaron Rupar
    Politics
    Trump absolves Kim Jong Un of responsibility for Otto Warmbier’s deathTrump absolves Kim Jong Un of responsibility for Otto Warmbier’s death
    Politics

    “He tells me that he didn’t know about it and I will take him at his word.”

    By Aaron Rupar
    Politics
    Trump is “impressed” that Cohen said “no collusion.” But Cohen didn’t say that.Trump is “impressed” that Cohen said “no collusion.” But Cohen didn’t say that.
    Politics

    In Vietnam, the president responds to his former lawyer’s testimony by mischaracterizing it.

    By Aaron Rupar
    Politics
    Michael Cohen’s testimony could be bad news for Donald Trump Jr.Michael Cohen’s testimony could be bad news for Donald Trump Jr.
    Politics

    Cohen’s account of Trump Tower Moscow doesn’t seem to square with what Trump Jr. told Congress.

    By Aaron Rupar

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