Aaron Rodgers Criticizes Dr Fauci on Pat McAfee Show

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers launched a sharp critique of Dr. Anthony Fauci and media coverage during a live appearance on "The Pat McAfee Show" on Monday, August 3, 2026. Speaking from the Steelers' training camp, Rodgers was asked about his mindset entering what he indicated would be his final NFL season but quickly pivoted to address Fauci's recent congressional testimony.

Rodgers referenced Fauci invoking the Fifth Amendment more than 100 times during a Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs hearing last week, which examined the government's pandemic response. "I'm going to plead the fifth like that absolute coward, Tony Fauci," Rodgers said. "Are you kidding me? You got a pardon and you pleaded the fifth over 100 times. What are you scared of, Tony? I thought you were the science, and he gets up there and can't answer a question."

The veteran quarterback then contrasted the extensive media coverage he received for his own COVID-19 vaccination stance in 2021 with what he characterized as a lack of attention on Fauci's hearing. He questioned how much airtime was devoted to his weekly responses, his vaccination status, and even the...