New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers, who is being considered by independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as a running mate, has been accused of sharing conspiracy theories about the Sandy Hook shootings.
CNN’s report on Rodgers stemmed from an alleged conversation between reporter Pamela Brown and Rodgers, then playing for the Green Bay Packers, at a party after the 2013 Kentucky Derby more than a decade ago. There is.
According to reports, Brown, who co-wrote the film with Jake Tapper, was introduced to Rodgers, and the quarterback brought up school shootings, saying they were “inside the government and the media is ignoring it.” It is said that he claimed that
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Aaron Rodgers of the New York Jets watches from the sideline during the national anthem before a game against the Miami Dolphins at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on November 24, 2023. (Perry Knotts/Getty Images)
During the conversation, Brown allegedly questioned Rogers about the evidence and shared “various theories” that turned out to be unsubstantiated, the report said. The report said Brown “found the encounter disturbing.”
“Sandy Hook never happened. … All those kids never existed. They were all actors,” another source told CNN. The source also claimed that Mr Rogers believed his grieving parents were “actors”. Sources said the conversation took place “several years ago.”
Representatives for Mr. Rogers did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Fox News Digital. A representative declined to comment to CNN.
Aaron Rodgers of the New York Jets walks through the locker room tunnel onto the field during pregame warmups before a game against the Buffalo Bills at MetLife Stadium on September 11, 2023 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Ryan Kang/Getty Images)
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On December 14, 2012, a mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut left 20 first-graders and six teachers dead. Adam Lanza was identified as the gunman who went on a rampage before turning the gun on himself. He also murdered his mother, Nancy, in his home.
Alex Jones was ordered to pay nearly $1 billion to the families of shooting victims for spreading lies about the massacre.
Aaron Rodgers of the New York Jets is injured before a game against the Kansas City Chiefs at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on October 1, 2023. (Dustin Satloff/Getty Images)
CNN’s report comes after President Kennedy unveiled a list of running mates, including Rodgers and former Minnesota Gov. Jesse Ventura.
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President Kennedy will announce his running mate on March 26th in Oakland, California.
FOX News’ Ryan Mollick contributed to this report.
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