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Published August 2, 2026 at 10:19 PM ET · Updated August 3, 2026 at 6:03 PM ET

Aaron Rodgers calls Fauci 'absolute criminal' after Senate hearing

4 independent outlets are covering this story, first reported here by American Spectator. Verification: Confirmed (how we verify). Every headline links to the original reporting.

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What we know

Aaron Rodgers called Anthony Fauci an "absolute criminal" and "absolute coward" after Fauci pleaded the Fifth at a Senate hearing. Rodgers made the comments on the Pat McAfee Show and asked what Fauci was scared of.

Patriot Watch first flagged this story 21 hr ago, when American Spectator reported it. Coverage has since grown to 4 independent outlets. The most recent report came 3 hr ago from Fox News.

Conservative & independent coverage (4)

Fox News 3 hr ago
Aaron Rodgers eviscerates Anthony Fauci after pleading the Fifth at Senate hearing: 'Absolute criminal'
Daily Caller 3 hr ago
‘What Are You Scared Of, Tony?’: Aaron Rodgers Obliterates ‘Absolute Coward’ Anthony Fauci On Pat McAfee Show
The Blaze 3 hr ago
'That absolute coward': Aaron Rodgers goes scorched-earth on 'criminal' Anthony Fauci as fans go ballistic
American Spectator 21 hr ago
Was Anthony Fauci Too Powerful?

Coverage timeline

Aug 2, 10:19 PM ET
21 hr ago
American Spectator
Was Anthony Fauci Too Powerful?
Aug 3, 4:50 PM ET
3 hr ago
The Blaze
'That absolute coward': Aaron Rodgers goes scorched-earth on 'criminal' Anthony Fauci as fans go ballistic
Aug 3, 4:57 PM ET
3 hr ago
Daily Caller
‘What Are You Scared Of, Tony?’: Aaron Rodgers Obliterates ‘Absolute Coward’ Anthony Fauci On Pat McAfee Show
Aug 3, 4:59 PM ET
3 hr ago
Fox News
Aaron Rodgers eviscerates Anthony Fauci after pleading the Fifth at Senate hearing: 'Absolute criminal'
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