‘The View’ Hosts Slam NFL Star Aaron Rodgers For Lying About Vaccination Status: “Does Typhoid Mary Ring a Bell?”

Today, the ladies of The View had strong words for Aaron Rodgers. The Green Bay Packers star has been accused of lying after telling reports he’d “been immunized” in August, despite not actually being vaccinated against COVID-19. Rodgers tested positive for the virus earlier this week, and the NFL is currently investigating whether he violated protocol.

“This guy is in a huddle six days a week breathing on people and directly exposing his teammates to COVID. Does the name Typhoid Mary ring a bell?” Joy Behar said. “It’s not a job where you’re away from people. You’re right on top of each other.”

As guest host Ana Navarro pointed out, “It can’t be because you’re one of the biggest stars, the rules don’t apply to you.”

Rodgers claimed that he didn’t lie, because he had been “immunized” by a homeopathic treatment provided by his doctor. While fellow guest Paula Faris argued that the athlete had technically told reporters the truth, a brief scuffle broke out on the panel. “Intention to mislead is lying!” Sara Haines argued.

“[Quarterbacks are supposed to guide your team through everything, and he is lying,” she added. However, Faris said she was disappointed Rodgers didn’t follow protocols the NFL has in place for unvaccinated athletes, such as regularly wearing a mask during gameplay.

Sunny Hostin questioned what statement the NFL would ultimately choose to make through their investigation into Rodgers. “The consequence of Colin Kaepernick kneeling and standing up for social justice is that he is not playing in the league,” she said. “I wanna know if they’re gonna let this guy play in the league.”

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