Rodgers sets Record Straight on Sandy Hook; no Mention of VP Rumors

[JetNation]

Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers took to twitter today to refute yesterday’s report that he had previously questioned the validity of the tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School back in December of 2012.

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…

— Aaron Rodgers (@AaronRodgers12) March 14, 2024

The QB is on record condemning the incident while expressing empathy for the victims and their families.  “I hope we learn from this and other tragedies to identify the signs that will allow us to prevent unnecessary loss of life” were Rodgers’ words.

However, he did not address the recent rumors linking him to presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy who is said to be eyeing the Jets quarterback as a potential running mate for the 2024 election.

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[JetPotato]

I'm guessing the CNN reporter that fabricated this story will go relatively unscathed from this. If anything, gained more name recognition.

[Pac]

1 minute ago, JetPotato said:

I'm guessing the CNN reporter that fabricated this story will go relatively unscathed from this. If anything, gained more name recognition.

I'm guessing that's because nothing was fabricated.

[nj meadowlands]

We needed this thread, thanks @JetNation bot!

[Pac]

Just now, nj meadowlands said:

We needed this thread, thanks @JetNation bot!

Just when I thought I was out I got pulled back in...  I should go see what Jimmy Kimmel thinks about all this.

[Fantasy Island]

2 minutes ago, Pac said:

I'm guessing that's because nothing was fabricated.

Rodgers is a lying attention wh0^e.

[Warfish]

7 minutes ago, JetPotato said:

I'm guessing the CNN reporter that fabricated this story will go relatively unscathed from this. If anything, gained more name recognition.

CNN claimed two independent sources, their own reporter and someone they supposedly were protecting from harassment (which tbf seemed an odd thing to say in the article).

Since it's a he said/she said/they said situation, almost assuredly not recorded, I doubt they'll be much lingering in either direction.  CNN presumably did their due diligence via multiple independent sources (typical media stuff) and Rodgers issued his vapid "nuh uh" statement.

In the absence of anything additional, yeah, I'd say neither party is likely to see any ramifications.  If you loved Rodgers yesterday, you probably still love him today.  If you didn't trust CNN yesterday, you likely still don't today.  And vice versa, of course.

[Jet_Engine1]

What a garbage topic to even be discussing. As bad, if not worse than the Namath stuff some a-hole brought up a bit back.

 

 

Have fun.

[bicketybam]

2 minutes ago, Fantasy Island said:

Rodgers is a lying attention wh0^e.

Is whore not permissable?

 

Edit: it sure is 👍

[Warfish]

Just now, bicketybam said:

Is whore not permissable?

Max once gave me grief for using the word "wanker" i.e. the British slang useage. 

So it's always possible, lol.

[Wit]

Hes doing RFK a solid by allowing his name to be leaked here. Hes not running for VP. 

[Xtina]

4 minutes ago, Wit said:

Hes doing RFK a solid by allowing his name to be leaked here. Hes not running for VP. 

WAT!??? Rodgers manipulating the media? Say it ain’t so! 

[bicketybam]

Just now, Xtina said:

WAT!??? Rodgers manipulating the media? Say it ain’t so! 

[dbatesman]

5 minutes ago, Xtina said:

WAT!??? Rodgers manipulating the media? Say it ain’t so! 

the Puppettmaster at work once more…he laughes as we dance……

[83Kelly2Allen18]

18 minutes ago, Pac said:

I'm guessing that's because nothing was fabricated.

 

Ask yourself whats wrong here....

 

 

 

https://youtu.be/CgkI3Ub2lZw?si=UqSsxMTZgyDQnkms

 

 

 

 

[Jdeet]

25 minutes ago, Pac said:

I'm guessing that's because nothing was fabricated.

Well there is audio proof that confirms what he just announced and no audio proof he said anything about it to a CNN reporter, 11 years ago, who is just coming out with it now. 

I choose to believe the proof then and the proof now. Maybe that’s just me.  

[THE BARON]

2 hours ago, JetNation said:

Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers took to twitter today to refute yesterday’s report that he had previously questioned the validity of the tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School back in December of 2012.

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…

— Aaron Rodgers (@AaronRodgers12) March 14, 2024

 

The QB is on record condemning the incident while expressing empathy for the victims and their families.  “I hope we learn from this and other tragedies to identify the signs that will allow us to prevent unnecessary loss of life” were Rodgers’ words.

However, he did not address the recent rumors linking him to presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy who is said to be eyeing the Jets quarterback as a potential running mate for the 2024 election.

The post Rodgers sets Record Straight on Sandy Hook; no Mention of VP Rumors appeared first on JetNation.com - New York Jets Blog & Forum.

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VERY glad to hear/read this.  

CNN.  Commie News Network,  They should hire Jimmy Kimmel as their prime anchor man.  

[83Kelly2Allen18]

18 minutes ago, Warfish said:

CNN claimed two independent sources, their own reporter and someone they supposedly were protecting from harassment (which tbf seemed an odd thing to say in the article).

Since it's a he said/she said/they said situation, almost assuredly not recorded, I doubt they'll be much lingering in either direction.  CNN presumably did their due diligence via multiple independent sources (typical media stuff) and Rodgers issued his vapid "nuh uh" statement.

In the absence of anything additional, yeah, I'd say neither party is likely to see any ramifications.  If you loved Rodgers yesterday, you probably still love him today.  If you didn't trust CNN yesterday, you likely still don't today.  And vice versa, of course.

Regardless of if it's true, what was the intention in releasing it ? And why so many years later...?

[Jdeet]

From 2013

[HighPitch]

Another angle might be he squashed this rumor right quick because the announcement for vp is next week

[HighPitch]

1 minute ago, Jdeet said:

From 2013

Wow! 
ar is off the hook again.

another smear campaign and i dont even like him

[Trotter]

trying to look at this logically and really avoid the political aspect which is next to impossible

they sit on this story for 11 years waiting for the optimal time to publish. Did someone there think hey this guy has political aspects someday so lets wait for that time? Answer is 99.999% no.

He gave them ample opportunities to further smear him especially with his witholding the truth on his vaccine. They kept it under wraps most likely because they could not make a connection that sticks.

So now there is a story/rumor that he is going to be the vp candidate for RFK - now we have a situation where this story becomes useful because it causes harm to a campaign that could negatively impact their agenda. To be fair, this would be the same tactic if it was other media outlets backing opposing agendas.

So again - simply logic - someone had the forsesight to sit on this and wait for him to enter the political arena and then use it?

If that is true I will pay them 1 million dollars to spend a week with me at any horse track in the country because I will make it back 1000 fold.

Taek emotion and nonsense out and just try and stick with logic and facts. 

[Warfish]

5 minutes ago, 83Kelly2Allen18 said:

Regardless of if it's true, what was the intention in releasing it ? And why so many years later...?

Seems reasonable that it was in relation to the RFK comments about meeting with Rodgers to potentially be his VP.

The criteria/threshold for reporting about a pro athletes personal views is, generally/often, quite different that that for reporting on a political candidates or potential candidates views.

But you'd have to ask CNN, I can only speculate, as the timing seems rather clear cut, relationship-wise.

There is a long, looooooong history of the sports media/media holding back embarrassing information on pro athletes.  Seems it's done less these days, but it's still done.

[Doggin94it]

6 minutes ago, 83Kelly2Allen18 said:

Regardless of if it's true, what was the intention in releasing it ? And why so many years later...?

If you're gonna run for VP (or at least considering it) this type of stuff becomes very relevant

[Doggin94it]

2 minutes ago, Trotter said:

trying to look at this logically and really avoid the political aspect which is next to impossible

they sit on this story for 11 years waiting for the optimal time to publish. Did someone there think hey this guy has political aspects someday so lets wait for that time? Answer is 99.999% no.

He gave them ample opportunities to further smear him especially with his witholding the truth on his vaccine. They kept it under wraps most likely because they could not make a connection that sticks.

So now there is a story/rumor that he is going to be the vp candidate for RFK - now we have a situation where this story becomes useful because it causes harm to a campaign that could negatively impact their agenda. To be fair, this would be the same tactic if it was other media outlets backing opposing agendas.

So again - simply logic - someone had the forsesight to sit on this and wait for him to enter the political arena and then use it?

If that is true I will pay them 1 million dollars to spend a week with me at any horse track in the country because I will make it back 1000 fold.

Taek emotion and nonsense out and just try and stick with logic and facts. 

Who the **** is "they"?

[Trotter]

1 minute ago, Doggin94it said:

Who the **** is "they"?

Cable news network

like I said I am trying to be very careful with the political aspect

[THE BARON]

7 minutes ago, Trotter said:

trying to look at this logically and really avoid the political aspect which is next to impossible

Indeed.  The Jets QB that is already a media lightning rod is now directly embroiled in politics.  How can politics be avoided now when discussing anything to do with Rodgers ???

[Fantasy Island]

37 minutes ago, bicketybam said:

Is whore not permissable?

 

Edit: it sure is 👍

Never know with 

@slats.

 

[Ruby2]

45 minutes ago, Fantasy Island said:

Rodgers is a lying attention wh0^e.

And CNN isn't? I have no reason to believe either of them.

[Dunnie]

CNN used to be a reliable unbiased source ... The good ole days.

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[DJF71]

Yeah CNN never lies about anything. 

[Doggin94it]

14 minutes ago, Trotter said:

Cable news network

like I said I am trying to be very careful with the political aspect

Nah, they weren't sitting on anything. "Football player says something stupid" isn't a story. "Potential VP candidate does" is.

[Jdeet]

2 minutes ago, Doggin94it said:

Nah, they weren't sitting on anything. "Football player says something stupid" isn't a story. "Potential VP candidate does" is.

When that football player is Aaron Rodgers, everything he says gets scrutinized, put on late night TV and is a national story. So yeah. Nice try. 

[Pac]

3 minutes ago, Doggin94it said:

Nah, they weren't sitting on anything. "Football player says something stupid" isn't a story. "Potential VP candidate does" is.

Why is this hard to grasp?

[bonkertons]

Based on all the other wacky sh*t he throws out there, I tend to believe this happened but he understands how bad of a look it is.  As long as he's saying the right things now though and there is no record of him saying this in the past, he's good as far as I'm concerned.  Hopefully we can move on from this.