CNN Does Hit Piece On Aaron Rodgers One Day After RFK Jr. Floats QB's Name As Vice President

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If NFL star Aaron Rodgers thought the media was unfair to him when he was just an athlete, boy is he in for a very rude awakening. Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. floated the quarterback's name as a potential vice presidential running mate and CNN quickly went to work "investigating" Rodgers. 

In case you missed it, RFK Jr. suggested Rodgers could be his running mate in his bid for President of the United States. According to reports, Rodgers has not ruled out accepting such an offer, if it were to present itself. 

The story is funny for several reasons. The first, and most obvious, is that Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. is not going to be the next President of the United States. There may come a day when an independent candidate can make a real run at the White House, but we're not there yet. 

Thus, Aaron Rodgers is not going to be the Vice President of the United States. Still, the fact that even the mention of the possibility sent CNN into a frenzy is objectively hilarious. CNN doesn't like RFK because he goes against many of the corporate media narratives on things like COVID. So, too, does Aaron Rodgers. 

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. floated NFL QB Aaron Rodgers as a potential vice presidential candidate and CNN went to work "investigating" Rodgers.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. floated NFL QB Aaron Rodgers as a potential vice presidential candidate and CNN went to work "investigating" Rodgers.

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Kennedy has said on many occasions that the network won't host him on their shows anymore because of a comment the presidential candidate made about COVID lockdowns. Of course, CNN – and other networks – took Kennedy grossly out-of-context to make their point, but that shouldn't surprise anyone. 

What also shouldn't surprise anyone is that after hearing Kennedy mention Rodgers, CNN quickly went to work tearing down the quarterback. In a hit piece that was posted on Wednesday, CNN says it spoke to two sources – one of whom works for CNN – that claim Rodgers previously told them he believes the mass shooting at Sandy Hook in 2012 did not actually happen. 

I have no idea whether Aaron Rodgers ever believed the shooting did not happen or if he still believes that. If he does, I'd suggest he do more research. 

But, whether Rodgers actually believes that is not really the point here. CNN ran an "exclusive" story that says Rodgers does hold these beliefs based on two conversations – that may or may not have happened – sometime in the past. One of those conversations allegedly took place over 10 years ago. 

You have to ask yourself: why did they feel the need to do this story on Wednesday? Literally less than 24 hours after RFK mentioned Rodgers, CNN had an "exclusive" ready to go? 

That raises another point about Rodgers: hopefully he's ready for the coverage as a politician. Rodgers talks openly about his disdain for the media, which he believes unfairly covers him because of his beliefs. 

It's one thing to oppose the corporate media as an NFL player. It's another to do it as a politician. 

Here we are, less than one day into Rodgers "political career," and there's already a hit piece out there. 

Have fun, Aaron! 

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Dan began his sports media career at ESPN, where he survived for nearly a decade. Once the Stockholm Syndrome cleared, he made his way to Outkick. He is secure enough in his masculinity to admit he is a cat-enthusiast with three cats, one of which is named “Brady” because his wife wishes she were married to Tom instead of him.