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Aaron Rodgers doesn’t care if fans are angry at him over his latest controversial comments.
Earlier this week, Rodgers caused a stir when he blasted Dr.Fauci during an appearance on ESPN’s Pat McAfee show.
“I’m gonna plead the 5th. Like that absolute coward Tony Fauci. Absolute coward. Are you kidding me? What are you scared of Tony? I thought you were the science?” Rodgers said.
“How much time did the network spend on that? How much time did they spend on my responses every week? On my vaccination status? On Taylor and Travis’ wedding? Did they do even a minute on Tony Fauci?”
Aaron Rodgers when asked about his mindset coming into his last season, via @PatMcAfeeShow:
“I’m gonna plead the fifth. Like that absolute coward Tony Fauci. Absolute coward.”pic.twitter.com/0vNWdLjGJf
— Underdog NFL (@UnderdogNFL) August 3, 2026
After receiving backlash over his comments, Rodgers spoke with USA TODAY to give his reaction to all the blowback he’s getting.
“I don’t give a sh– about anything that people think about me unless they’re in my corner and I would ask them for advice,” Rodgers told USA TODAY Sports.
“I don’t care about the criticism from people like that,” Rodgers said. “Most people have made up their mind about me, so it doesn’t matter what I say. It’s not going to change their mind because most people aren’t listening to the content of your words. They’re wanting to attack your character because they think you’re MAGA or they think you’re whatever tag they put on you – conspiracy theorist, anti-science. They’ve already made up their mind about me before this.”
“I don’t care. You don’t have to listen to me. You don’t have to agree with me. I mean, I’m not doing it for the likes.
“I’m just, I’m saying my piece. This is my last year. If you like it, great. If you don’t like me, great. Doesn’t bother my day-to-day.”
The Steelers are firmly standing behind Rodgers after his comments and will not punish him.
“Discussions around culture and politics can bring differing perspectives, and our players are entitled to their own personal views,” Steelers spokesman Burt Lauten said in a statement provided to USA TODAY Sports. “With respect to that, I am certain there are a variety of opinions on many topics within our locker room.”