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Congress Holds Fauci in Contempt; Rodgers Calls Him Coward

8/6/2026

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Congress voted to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt for refusing to answer GOP questions about the coronavirus’s origins.
Fauci’s attorney told Athletic that Aaron Rodgers doesn’t know what he’s talking about and should stick to football.
Aaron Rodgers, Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback and vaccine skeptic, called Fauci an absolute coward and a criminal, referencing a pardon from President Biden, and is weeks from his final NFL season before retirement.

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Congress voted to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt for refusing to answer GOP questions about the coronavirus’s origins.
Fauci’s attorney told Athletic that Aaron Rodgers doesn’t know what he’s talking about and should stick to football.
Aaron Rodgers, Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback and vaccine skeptic, called Fauci an absolute coward and a criminal, referencing a pardon from President Biden, and is weeks from his final NFL season before retirement.