Aaron Rodgers claims he denied being Robert F. Kennedy Jr’s running mate because he wanted to ‘keep playing football’

Even if Aaron Rodgers had any political ambition, he kept it on hold until his retirement. 

Aaron Rodgers claims he denied being Robert F. Kennedy Jr’s running mate because he wanted to ‘keep playing football’

Aaron Rodgers and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (Via Imago/reuters)

When the news about Aaron Rodgers’ potentially becoming Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s running mate in the upcoming U.S. Presidential election, the New York Jets were reportedly not happy at all as their hope to end the playoff drought relied majorly on the shoulders of the quarterback. 

But it turns out, they didn’t need to worry in the first place as Rodgers had no plan to leave them or football on a cliffhanger. Even if the quarterback had any political ambition, he kept it on hold until his retirement. 

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During the team’s OTAs press conference on Tuesday, the former NFL MVP explained why he turned down his good friend and independent presidential candidate’s grand offer to run for the Vice President candidacy. He also expressed his support for Kennedy Jr. but explained that the priority in his professional life at the moment is football. 

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I love Bobby [Robert F. Kennedy Jr.], we had a couple of really nice conversations, but there were really two options: It was retire and be his VP or keep playing. But I wanted to keep playing.
Aaron Rodgers told the reporters

Given, that Rodgers’ first year with the Jets got ruined due to his torn Achilles injury that kept him out for the entire season. He’s aiming for a solid comeback in the upcoming season as he intends to gain his old elite form back and end the Jets’ long-standing playoff drought. 

Aaron Rodgers’ support for Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and their common beliefs 

If quarterback Rodgers hadn’t denied the running mate offer, Kennedy Jr. would have gone ahead with his name for the Vice President candidacy. Given, that the two share a common belief regarding informed content and medical freedom. In fact, their common ideology towards the COVID-19 vaccination is what gave rise to their friendship. 

Earlier this year, Rodgers extended his full support for Kennedy Jr., while opposing the other candidate.

I believe in medical freedom and informed consent, and I'm voting for Robert Kennedy Jr.
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Aaron Rodgers with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (Via X)

The bond shared between Rodgers and Kennedy Jr. goes beyond the realm of politics and sports. Earlier in February, the two went hiking and shared a picture, highlighting the recovery of Rodgers from his torn Achilles injury.

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