Aaron Rodgers Invites 'Mr. Pfizer' and Fauci to Vaccine Debate

Appearing on McAfee Show, Jets' QB responds to Travis Kelce's 'vax wars' comment

It's safe to say that Aaron Rodgers won't be taking the new COVID booster shot anytime soon.

The future Hall-of-Fame quarterback isn't backing down from his vaccine-related claims, either. In fact, while making his scheduled Tuesday appearance on the Pat McAfee Show, Rodgers suggested a formal debate on the issue with Kansas City Chiefs' tight end Travis Kelce representing the opposition.

Rodgers initially took a verbal jab at Kelce by referring to the pharmaceutical pitchman as "Mr. Pfizer" on the October 3 edition of the midday program hosted by former NFL punter Pat McAfee. The witty nickname refers to Kelce's appearance in a Pfizer promotional ad that encourages football fans to take the COVID booster and flu shot at the same time.

Kelce responded to Rodgers's clever name calling at a press conference last week.

"Who knew I'd get into vax wars with Aaron Rodgers, man?" said Kelce.

On Tuesday, Rodgers raised the stakes while jabbing back.

"Mr. Pfizer said he didn't think he'd be in a vax war with me. This ain't a war, homie. This is just conversation. If you want to have some sort of duel, debate, have me on the podcast," said the four-time NFL MVP.

Rodgers, who took exception to the 2021 NFL-imposed vaccine mandate, seems to want a piece of Dr. Anthony Fauci, too. During the pandemic, Fauci appeared as a shill for the flawed pharmaceutical product.

"Let's do it like John Wick 4. So, we both have a second, somebody to help us out," said Rodgers about a potential battle of the minds. "I'm gonna take my man RFK, Jr. He can have Tony Fauci or some other pharma-crat."

Robert Kennedy, Jr., an outspoken public health advocate who is running for President of the United States, has accused vaccine manufacturers of inflicting harm on the people. Rodgers has publicly endorsed RFK for the 2024 race.

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Meanwhile, Rodgers has publicly questioned the merit of the COVID shot, which has resulted in staggering financial profits for the pharmaceutical industry juggernauts like Pfizer. The field general came under criticism for declining the vaccine in the face of the NFL's mandate, claiming he had already been "immunized."

While assessing the COVID shot as neither entirely safe nor satisfactorily effective, Rodgers and Kennedy argue that mandating it for everyday life was wrong and unnecessary. 

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