Aaron Rodgers continues to assert that his comments about Jimmy Kimmel and Jeffrey Epstein were taken out of context, blaming others for the controversy surrounding his statements.
In a January episode of The Pat McAfee Show, Rodgers suggested that Kimmel was apprehensive about the release of an alleged list of associates of Jeffrey Epstein, the late financier and sex offender involved in an extensive trafficking ring. The internet speculated that individuals mentioned on the list might have had some connection to Epstein’s crimes.
Rodgers faced backlash for seemingly linking Kimmel to Epstein, leading to threats of legal action from Kimmel himself. However, Rodgers maintained that his words were misunderstood and accused the media of attempting to “cancel” him.
During a recent episode of The Joe Rogan Experience, Rodgers reiterated his version of events. He explained his history with Kimmel, dating back to February 2023 when Kimmel mocked him for suggesting that UFO sightings were a distraction from the imminent release of the Epstein list. Rodgers inferred from Kimmel’s response that the talk show host did not want the list to be made public.
When questioned by Joe Rogan about whether Rodgers was claiming Kimmel was on the list, Rodgers clarified that he was not making such an assertion. Rogan concurred that the clip had been taken out of context.
Rodgers criticized the media for not watching the full clip and relying on headlines, attributing the controversy to a tendency to focus on his anti-vaccine stance rather than understanding the nuances of his statements. The quarterback maintained that his comments were misconstrued and that he was unfairly targeted in the aftermath.
