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Aaron Rodgers criticizes Dr. Fauci, gains support from Senator Ron Johnson

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 4:42 AM

Last updated Aug 5, 2026

Aaron Rodgers criticizes Dr. Fauci, gains support from Senator Ron Johnson

Summary

Aaron Rodgers publicly criticized Dr. Anthony Fauci on 'The Pat McAfee Show', calling him a 'coward' for his handling of the pandemic. Senator Ron Johnson endorsed Rodgers' remarks, praising the quarterback for his choices regarding COVID-19 treatment. Johnson expressed appreciation for Rodgers' stance, suggesting it was courageous in the sports community. This comes as other athletes are also facing scrutiny for their personal beliefs, with Rodgers drawing both admiration and criticism for speaking out.

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Key Details

•Rodgers criticized Fauci's pandemic response on August 5, 2026.
•Senator Ron Johnson supports Rodgers, praising his treatment choices.
•Rodgers has faced both admiration and backlash for his views.
•The incident reflects broader debates on public health in sports.

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4:42 AMYahoo Sports — ‘He’s Suspicious Of These Experts’ — Sen. Ron Johnson Picks Sides After Aaron Rodgers Brutal Takedown of Dr. Anthony Fauci

What they're saying

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Aaron Rodgers has managed to make a name for himself while doing what he loves: playing football. Rodgers has become strikingly good at tossing the little brown pigskin around, so much so that even Tom Brady called the Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback the “best thrower of the football that he’s ever seen.
— Yahoo Sports

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