New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers issued a response on X to the reports on CNN that Aaron Rodgers questioned the validity of the 2012 Sandy Hook shooting. Rodgers, a potential vice presidential candidate, received backlash on social media for the report.
New York Jets QB reportedly asked journalists about Sandy Hook
As previously discussed on GH, Rodgers reportedly asked journalists in 2013 why they were not covering specific news stories with more scrutiny, including the Sandy Hook massacre. Rodgers allegedly accused the media of intentionally ignoring a government inside job:
New York Jets quarterback and potential running mate for Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Aaron Rodgers has reportedly shared conspiracy theories about the 2012 Sandy Hook shooting in private, according to CNN.
Rodgers reportedly shared “deranged” conspiracy theories about the shooting not being real, according to CNN journalist Pamela Brown. Brown was introduced to Rodgers at a Post-Kentucky Derby after-party when he began to attack the media for covering up important stories.
He claimed that Sandy Hook was an inside government job and the media intentionally ignored it. Notable conspiracy talk show host Alex Jones was ordered to pay at least $1.1 billion to Sandy Hook families for peddling the same conspiracies., according to Reuters.
Rodgers’ question was thoughtless
The tone in which Rodgers reportedly asked those questions to journalists was thoughtless and showed a poor judge of character. While Rodgers wasn’t using his platform to spread the conspiracy to the masses like Alex Jones, Rodgers’ actions in 2013 are another drop in the bucket of a person who is pathologically wired to say things or act questionably with the public since playing in the NFL.
Another case familiar to the public is how Rodgers handled his vaccine immunity during the COVID-19 pandemic. Rodgers led the public to believe he was immunized by vaccination when he was not. While having different opinions on vaccinations is fine, lying to the public in a Machiavellian way isn’t something the electorate should want in a vice presidential candidate.
Aaron Rodgers released a statement on his belief on Sandy Hook
Rodgers addressed his stance on the Sandy Hook shooting on X. Rodgers said he does not believe the events never took place:
“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. 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 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. Again, I hope that we learn from this and other tragedies to identify the signs that will allow us to…
— Aaron Rodgers (@AaronRodgers12) March 14, 2024
Like Rodgers’ Comments on vaccinations, the statement can not be deciphered. Per the CNN reports, one journalist said Rodgers claimed Sandy Hook was a government inside job. So Rodgers can believe the “events” did take place but are still part of a larger conspiracy.
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