While checking in on people in areas affected by the recent tornadoes in Kentucky, President Biden had a stern message for Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers.
The President was speaking with a woman wearing a Packers coat and jokingly told her:
"Tell that quarterback he’s gotta get the vaccine."
His tone may have been lighthearted, but the message wasn't.
It was recently revealed Rodgers lied about his vaccination status—after he contracted the virus and admitted to lying.
You can view the exchange below:
Biden jokes with a Packers fan about Aaron Rodgers while touring tornado damage in Kentucky: \u201cTell that quarterback he\u2019s gotta get the vaccine.\u201dpic.twitter.com/VSWqHjkRbG— The Recount (@The Recount) 1639601894
Rodgers had initially told members of the press he was "immunized" when asked about his vaccination status.
When the truth came to light, Rodgers lashed out at the media for not respecting his choice to refuse vaccination.
During an appearance on The Pat McAfee Show, Rodgers tried to explain himself.
"Look, I’m not some sort of anti-vax flat Earther. I am somebody who’s a critical thinker."
His critical thinking skills led him to trust his medical care and "immunization" to Joe Rogan.
This "immunization protocol" includes multiple substances, including the antiparasitic drug Ivermectin.
"I’ve been taking monoclonal antibodies, ivermectin, zinc, vitamin C and DHCQ, and I feel pretty incredible."
The President was far from alone in his criticism of Rodgers.
Today I urge the @NFL to SUSPEND Aaron Rodgers for lying about his vaccine status and for spreading COVID lies. \n\nRetweet this if you join me!— Jon Cooper \ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8 (@Jon Cooper \ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8) 1636378499
Agree, he put his teammates, coaches and their families in jeopardy along with the rest of the staff with no thought to anyone but himself. If he thought HE was immune, that doesn\u2019t count towards the many that have compromised immunity. I\u2019m disgusted by him at this point.— \ud83d\udd95\ud83c\udffcnunya bizness\ud83d\udd95\ud83c\udffcExec Director of Construction (@\ud83d\udd95\ud83c\udffcnunya bizness\ud83d\udd95\ud83c\udffcExec Director of Construction) 1636382650
Journalists, please don\u2019t put a mic in Aaron Rodgers\u2019 face to discuss his thoughts on vaccines. The only question should be \u201cwhy did you lie and endanger your teammates?\u201c— Brian MD (@Brian MD) 1636166420
He can *claim* he did not lie, but it sure sounds like he did.— i am groot (@i am groot) 1636141488
See Aaron Rodgers? Big Bird isn\u2019t worried about his beak falling off from the vaccine. He also isn\u2019t worried about his sponsorships either. Today\u2019s show is sponsored by the letter L, as in Lie.https://twitter.com/BigBird/status/1456971880666046465\u00a0\u2026— Steve Redmond (@Steve Redmond) 1636325140
Despite Rodgers having admitted to lying, before then claiming he hadn't lied about being "immunized," NBC football analyst Cris Collinsworth praised him as "honest"—prompting Twitter to lambaste both Collinsworth and Rodgers.
DID COLLINSWORTH\n\nJUST SAY\n\nNO ONE HAS BEEN MORE HONEST THIS SEASON\n\nTHAN AARON "I'M IMMUNIZED" RODGERS????????— katie dzwierzynski (@katie dzwierzynski) 1639362051
I mean, I'm a rabid Packers fan and even I was likepic.twitter.com/fGSIrwbQIc— Kelly Wittmann (@Kelly Wittmann) 1639432439
Cris Collinsworth: \u201cHave you ever seen someone as honest about everything as Aaron Rodgers?\u201dpic.twitter.com/gKybNG9XcX— McNeil (@McNeil) 1639362222
The only way to watch a game with Collingsworthless in the booth is on mute.— Kim (@Kim) 1639419296
CHRIS COLLINSWORTH JUST SAID\nNO ONE HAS BEEN MORE HONEST THIS SEASON THAN AARON "I'M IMMUNIZED" RODGERS? He literally lied about being vaccinated. The gaslighting on full display. Wow! #SundayNightFootball #nbcsports #collinsworthpic.twitter.com/wp5Ekr4lAY— Colleen McNamara \u2618\ufe0f (@Colleen McNamara \u2618\ufe0f) 1639362289
Rodgers has yet to respond to the President's request.
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