Aaron Rodgers Calls Anthony Fauci An 'Absolute Coward' After Contentious Senate Testimony

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Posted on AllSides August 4, 2026

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Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback and noted COVID-19 vaccine skeptic Aaron Rodgers blasted Dr. Anthony Fauci on Monday, calling the infectious disease expert an "absolute coward" days after he repeatedly pleaded the Fifth during highly contentious Senate testimony last week.

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