# Aaron Rodgers: Fauci a ‘coward’ and a ‘criminal’ for taking the Fifth

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/aaron-rodgers-fauci-a-coward-and-a-criminal-for-taking-the-fifth/
- Published: 2026-08-03T21:02:26+00:00
- Updated: 2026-08-04T03:13:04+00:00
- Original publisher: The Hill (publisher lean: Centre)
- Original article: https://thehill.com/policy/sports-gaming/6006413-rodgers-attacks-fauci-senate-hearing/
- Topics: Americas, Art, Culture, Government, Health, Medicine, Politics, World

## Key points

- Aaron Rodgers called Fauci a "coward" and "criminal" over a Senate hearing
- Fauci had invoked his Fifth Amendment right during testimony
- Comments continue Rodgers' long-standing public feud with Fauci

## Summary

NFL quarterback Aaron Rodgers publicly criticised Dr Anthony Fauci, the former US chief medical adviser, branding him a "coward" and a "criminal" after Fauci invoked his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination during a Senate hearing. Rodgers, who has long been an outspoken critic of Fauci and official Covid-19 pandemic policy, used the moment to renew his attacks on the former National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases director, framing the decision to plead the Fifth as evidence of wrongdoing.

The remarks add to a long-running feud between Rodgers, one of the NFL's most prominent vaccine sceptics, and Fauci, who became a lightning rod for criticism over America's pandemic response. Fauci's decision to invoke Fifth Amendment protections during Senate questioning has drawn scrutiny from critics who argue it implies guilt, though legal experts note the right can be exercised regardless of culpability. Full details of the specific hearing and the context of Fauci's testimony were not available from the original source.

## Coverage

- [The Hill: Aaron Rodgers: Fauci a ‘coward’ and a ‘criminal’ for taking the Fifth](https://thehill.com/policy/sports-gaming/6006413-rodgers-attacks-fauci-senate-hearing/)
- [Fox News: Aaron Rodgers eviscerates Anthony Fauci after pleading the Fifth at Senate hearing: 'Absolute criminal'](https://www.foxnews.com/sports/aaron-rodgers-eviscerates-anthony-fauci-pleading-fifth-senate-hearing-absolute-criminal)

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