NFL quarterback Aaron Rodgers released a statement saying he does not deny the events that occurred at Sandy Hook Elementary School in 2012.
In a somewhat cryptic message, Rodgers responded to a CNN report in which two sources claimed Rodgers said those involved in the shooting were “actors” and the event was a conspiracy.
“As I’m on the record saying in the past, what happened in Sandy Hook was an absolute tragedy. I am not and have never been of the opinion that the events did not take place. Again, I hope that we learn from this and other tragedies to identify the signs that will allow us to prevent unnecessary loss of life,” Rodgers said on X, formerly known as Twitter. “My thoughts and prayers continue to remain with the families affected along with the entire Sandy Hook community.”
Rodgers statement was in response to a CNN report that had two sources, including CNN journalist Pamela Brown, recalling conversations with Rodgers about the Sandy Hook shooting where 20 children and six adults were gunned down in Newtown, Connecticut.
Rodgers claimed the shooting was actually a “government inside job and the media was intentionally ignoring it,” NBC reported.
The conversation with Brown happened at a 2013 Kentucky Derby party.
“Hearing that she was a journalist with CNN, Rodgers immediately began attacking the news media for covering up important stories,” CNN reported.”Rodgers brought up the tragic killing of 20 children and 6 adults by a gunman at Sandy Hook Elementary School, claiming it was actually a government inside job and the media was intentionally ignoring it.”
Rodgers, who Robert Kennedy Jr. is considering as his vice president in the upcoming presidential election, has been vocal against COVID-19 vaccinations and said in January that comedian Jimmy Kimmel “would appear in court documents associated with Jeffrey Epstein,” NBC reported.
And in early January, Rodgers, with absolutely no proof, hinted that late night comedian Jimmy Kimmel would appear in court documents associated with Jeffrey Epstein. Kimmel’s name was not referred to at all in the unsealed documents.
Kennedy is expected to name his running mate on March 26 in Oakland, California. Former Minnesota Gov. Jesse Ventura is also on the short list for the candidate.
Several responded to Rodgers’ statement on X.
