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Aaron Rodgers criticizes Dr. Anthony Fauci during podcast appearance

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 8:32 PM

Last updated Aug 3, 2026

Aaron Rodgers criticizes Dr. Anthony Fauci during podcast appearance

Summary

During an appearance on The Pat McAfee Show on August 3, Aaron Rodgers expressed his discontent with former White House chief medical advisor Dr. Anthony Fauci. He described Fauci as a 'coward' for invoking the Fifth Amendment over 100 times during recent congressional hearings regarding the origins of COVID-19. Rodgers further claimed that COVID-19 was 'made in a lab in China' and criticized the attention Fauci received in contrast to discussions about his own vaccination status. This comes in the context of ongoing congressional scrutiny towards Fauci's response to the pandemic, including accusations of lying to Congress. The discussion reflects broader public and legislative debates surrounding the handling of the pandemic and its origins.

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•Aaron Rodgers called Dr. Anthony Fauci a coward on August 3.
•Rodgers criticized Fauci for pleading the Fifth Amendment during hearings.
•He claimed COVID-19 was made in a lab in China.
•Rodgers contrasted Fauci's situation with his vaccination status.
•Fauci faced accusations of lying to Congress during recent hearings.

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8:32 PMYahoo Sports — Aaron Rodgers Calls Dr. Anthony Fauci a ‘Coward,’ Says Covid Was ‘Made in a Lab in China’

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Aaron Rodgers is not holding back on his feelings towards Dr. Anthony Fauci. Fauci — who served as the White House chief medical advisor under former president Joe Biden — was recently questioned about the origins of the coronavirus pandemic and the government’s response to the spread. He invoked his Fifth Amendment right more than […]
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