Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers, known for his outspoken views, took a jab at President Joe Biden during an episode of The Pat McAfee Show. The conversation initially revolved around a snowy backdrop, leading Rodgers to mistakenly think of Edward Snowden, the whistleblower living in Russia after exposing NSA surveillance programs.
Rodgers called for Biden to pardon Snowden, along with fellow whistleblowers Julian Assange and Chelsea Manning. Assange, founder of WikiLeaks, faces extradition from Britain for releasing classified U.S. military records. Manning, who disclosed sensitive documents to WikiLeaks, had her sentence commuted by President Barack Obama.
Using “Weekend at Bernie’s” as a reference, Rodgers appeared critical of Biden, with whom he clashed publicly, especially regarding COVID-19 vaccines. In response to Biden’s vaccine comment in 2021, Rodgers criticized the President’s stance, questioning the credibility of the CDC and highlighting COVID-19 death statistics.
During the recent McAfee show, Rodgers suggested Biden doesn’t remember their previous disagreements. Rodgers, also known for his criticism of the COVID-19 vaccine, emphasized skepticism towards the CDC and advocated for pardoning Snowden, Assange, and Manning.