March 14, 2024, 2:00 p.m. ET
Jets quarterback says he never denied shooting in Connecticut
Aaron Rodgers noted in a social media post that he has “never been of the opinion” that the shooting deaths of 20 children and six adults at Sandy Hook Elementary School in 2012 did not take place.
The declaration of Aaron Rodgers occurs one day after CNN reported that he shared the belief that the Sandy Hook shooting in Newtown, Connecticut, was not real with at least two people, including journalist Pamela Brown.
“As I have said officially in the past, what occurred at Sandy Hook was an absolute tragedy. I am not and have never been of the opinion that the events did not occur,” the US quarterback posted. New York Jets at X on Thursday. “Once again, I hope we learn from this and other tragedies to identify signs that will allow us to avoid unnecessary loss of life. My thoughts and prayers continue to be with the affected families along with the entire Sandy Hook community.”
The news of CNN occurred after The New York Times reported that independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was considering Rodgers and former professional wrestler and Minnesota Governor Jesse Ventura as running mates for the 2024 election.
Aaron Rodgers40, four-time NBA MVP NFL and former Super Bowl champion with the Green Bay Packers, is an ardent supporter of Kennedy and mentions him frequently in interviews. Kennedy said he will announce his running mate on March 26.
Rodgers has spoken enthusiastically about returning this season with the Jets, especially after the disappointment of 2023: He suffered a torn Achilles tendon on the fourth play of the first game, ending his season barely after it began.
With information from Rich Cimini of ESPN.
2024-03-14 18:30:59
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