To Aaron Rodgers, politics is a game of dramatic turnovers. As the gridiron’s premiere MVP, he knows all too well the dizzying back-and-forth of political play-calling. With its rapid shifts from one end zone to the other every few years. Yet, there may have been some crossing the line of scrimmage last month. When Robert F. Kennedy Jr. floated the idea of Rodgers as his potential running mate for vice president. While this play never saw the field, it sparked discussions about Rodgers’ views on politics and his connection with Kennedy.

What binds Rodgers to Kennedy Jr. is a shared skepticism, a camaraderie in questioning the playbook, particularly concerning the COVID-19 vaccine. The two titans of their respective fields find common ground, standing firm in their stance. Perhaps echoing Kennedy’s famous words: “Ask not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for your country.”

Aaron Rodgers’ podcast pivot and political passions

After a prolonged time-out from the airwaves, Aaron Rodgers returned to the podcast arena, stepping onto the turf of the I Can Fly podcast to dish out more than just gridiron gossip. In a candid conversation, he teed off on topics ranging from his passion for golf to his explorations with plant-based medicine and even tackled the playbook of self-love and confronting fears head-on.

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But when the topic shifted to politics, Rodgers didn’t shy away from calling an audible. With a straightforward stance, he said, “I’ve always thought politics is a total sham, I did a project on JFK when I was in high school and opened my eyes to what was really going on as I read this you know narrative. The Warren Commission and was just like this is s*** and then as you get deeper into it you realize he was one of if not the last true president who fought against the powers that be who fought against a shadow government fought against a deep State whatever you want to call it and was killed for it yeah but not just JFK people forget uh RFK was killed as well his brother Bobby Kenny’s father was also killed and he fought against the powers as well and you know I’m proud to support Bobby, I think he’s an incredible man I think he has a vision to change the country ” Rodgers spared no words in expressing his disillusionment with the system.

To some, the idea of Rodgers being tapped for the vice-presidential position might have seemed like a hail-mary pass, but his unwavering support for RFK Jr.’s campaign paints a different picture. Indeed, the NFL’s four-time MVP has been running Kennedy’s play in the media, invoking his name both on the airwaves and across social media platforms. Making it clear where he stands when it comes to political endorsements.

Aaron Rodgers’ audibles off the gridiron

Aaron Rodgers hasn’t been content to just stick to the playbook when it comes to public discourse. In recent years, he’s been airing out his views on the COVID-19 pandemic, utilizing his platform outside the gridiron to call audibles. A few seasons back, he even found himself locked in a verbal showdown with President Joe Biden over the vaccine.

Meanwhile, RFK Jr., a member of the storied Kennedy dynasty, has been making waves of his own, though not all touchdowns. While many of his family members have been champions of various causes, RFK Jr.’s anti-vaccine stance has drawn both supporters and detractors. Last October, Rodgers rallied his audience on McAfee’s platform, proposing a tag team match-up with RFK Jr. by his side. Against Travis Kelce and Dr. Anthony Fauci. The proposed debate on COVID-19 vaccines had all the makings of a prime-time showdown but sadly remained a mere pregame hype, with no actual face-off on the field.

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