Aaron Rodgers criticizes Donald Trump during interview with Cameron Heyward
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 11, 2026, 7:28 AM
Last updated Sep 11, 2026

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers has publicly criticized President Donald Trump during a recent interview with teammate Cameron Heyward. The 42-year-old signal-caller stated that the current administration has failed to deliver on campaign promises, specifically arguing that the movement associated with the President has not materialized. This exchange occurs as Rodgers enters his final season in the NFL. Media personality Stephen A. Smith subsequently voiced his support for the comments on social media, echoing the sentiments expressed by the quarterback. Rodgers has consistently addressed topics outside of professional football throughout his career, though these latest remarks have prompted public discourse. The quarterback appears focused on his remaining time in the league before his scheduled retirement.
- •Aaron Rodgers spoke with teammate Cameron Heyward regarding politics and his final NFL season.
- •Rodgers criticized Donald Trump for failing to fulfill specific campaign promises.
- •Stephen A. Smith publicly expressed agreement with the comments made by Rodgers on social media.
- •These remarks coincide with the start of what Rodgers has identified as his last year in the league.
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"Aaron Rodgers has now publicly hit out at the President of the United States, Donald Trump. Ahead of his final season in the league, Rodgers has taken part in an interview with teammate Cameron Heyward where he has laid everything out bare before he walks off into the sunset.
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