The Green Bay Packers’ quarterback, Aaron Rodgers, knocked down politicians who created Wuhan coronavirus restrictions, yet did not follow their own rules. He also objected to Congress’s inability to pass a second round of stimulus measures for Americans.
Rodgers applauded the Barstool Fund, which provides direct assistance to small businesses and workers grappling with the pandemic. The quarterback has donated $ 500,000 to the fund, which has raised more than $ 22 million so far.
He applauded Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy for getting money from the fund to recipients in a timely manner, usually between 24 and 72 hours.
“I think there was such a need. If you look around our area today, it’s not like the government is really helping someone on time,” explained Rodgers. “I mean, it took them forever to figure out how to give away $ 600 checks, and then you know you may or may not get $ 2,000 right now. That’s not life changing money,” he said . “What Dave and his parents are doing with the Barstool Fund is life-changing money. It’s sustainability for these people, and I think that’s what you’re most likely to lean toward, is just not depending on the government to help you, because it has been clearly shown that it will not be the way they will do it. “
The quarterback condemned politicians’ Wuhan coronavirus restrictions, especially when those who draft the rules cannot follow them.
“I mean, they put these rules in place. They don’t even follow their own rules. How many people have been caught? ‘ Don’t travel. Don’t leave the state. ‘Oh, here is so-and-so on vacation. Oh, here’s so-and-so in a salon. “Don’t eat out at a restaurant unless you’re wearing a mask and sitting separately.” Oh, here’s a photo of the California governor breaking these rules. Oh, public schools are closed, but I can personally send my kids to a private school, ”he said, referring to home speaker Nancy Pelosi and Governor Gavin Newsom.
“It’s like, I mean, it’s going to be a joke right now to count on the government to help us,” Rodgers said.
Rather than relying on the government to help Americans through the pandemic, funds like Portnoy’s and those who donate are doing more good, the football star explained. He said there is a name and a face given to the names and companies – many of whom have been around for decades – that are struggling. That was what motivated him to make the donation.
“It’s really a call to action for those of us who can donate. Let’s donate. Let’s help our brothers and sisters because these are our people. We’re all we have,” said Rodgers.
“The government probably won’t catch you at this point,” he explained. “We’ve seen them make a 500-page bill and millions, in some cases trillions of dollars going to other countries. It’s not like they keep the money here on the home front. ‘
Host Pat McAfee corrected Rodgers, saying that the amount that went to other countries is in the trillions of dollars.