Aaron Rodgers, the quarterback for the New York Jets and a potential running mate for independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr., responded to a CNN report on Thursday. The report accused Rodgers of promoting conspiracy theories about the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting on the social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter).
“As I’m on the record saying in the past, what happened in Sandy Hook was an absolute tragedy. I am not and have never been of the opinion that the events did not take place,” wrote Rodgers. “Again, I hope that we learn from this and other tragedies to identify the signs that will allow us to prevent unnecessary loss of life. My thoughts and prayers continue to remain with the families affected along with the entire Sandy Hook community. ❤️”
As per the detailed report by CNN, it was revealed that Rodgers found himself in a wild exchange with the network’s esteemed journalist Pamela Brown during the Kentucky Derby event back in 2013.
Shockingly, it’s alleged he vehemently claimed that the tragic shooting incident was not as it seemed but rather insinuated that it might have been orchestrated as an elaborate inside job orchestrated by none other than the U. S. government itself.
Per the report:
During the interrogation, when Brown probed him about the compelling evidence indicating that the shooting incident was meticulously staged, Rodgers veered off into a labyrinth of unfounded and debunked theories. These baseless conspiracy narratives formed the crux of legal battles initiated by grieving families against notorious conspiracy peddler Alex Jones in their pursuit of justice and truth.
Brown also said that Rodgers asked her “if she thought it was off that there were men in black in the woods by the school, falsely claiming those men were actually government operatives.”
During the interrogation by Brown regarding the compelling evidence that pointed towards the staged nature of the shooting, Rodgers evaded direct answers by delving into a myriad of theories that had been debunked and discredited.
Disgusting.
These baseless conspiracy theories were not only a focal point in legal battles initiated by families of the victims but also formed a central argument in lawsuits filed against notorious conspiracy theorist Alex Jones on this very issue. Nevertheless, Kennedy showered praise upon Rodgers, hailing him as “battle-tested” during the former’s recent appearance on Fox News Wednesday night.
“He’s stood up. He’s been hammered by the press, stood up for things we believe in,” said Kennedy of Rodgers. “I like that part of his character.”
