Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers criticized politicians who created restrictions on Wuhan’s coronavirus but did not follow their own rules. He also faced Congress’ inability to pass a second round of stimulus checks for Americans.
Rodgers applauded the Barstool Fund, which provides direct relief to small businesses and employees suffering from the pandemic. The quarterback gave $ 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 on time, usually between 24 and 72 hours.
“I think there was this need. If we look at our environment today, it’s not like the government is helping anyone in time,” Rodgers explained. “I mean, it took them forever to figure out how to give away $ 600 checks, and then you know it can go up to $ 2,000 or not. It’s not life-changing money,” he said. “What Dave and his people do with the Barstool Fund is life-changing money. It’s sustainable for these people, and I think that’s what you gravitate to most, it’s just not depending on the government to help you, because obviously , it is shown that this will not be the case. “
The quarterback clashed with Wuhan’s coronavirus restrictions on politicians, especially when those who make the rules can’t follow them.
“I mean, they put these rules in place. They don’t even follow their own rules. How many people have been trapped?” Don’t travel, don’t leave the state. “Oh, here are holiday leaves. Oh, here are leaves in a living room.” Don’t eat in the restaurant unless you wear a mask and separate. “Oh, here’s a photo of the California governor violating these rules. Oh, public schools are closed, but I can send my children to a private school in person, “he said, referring to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and the governor Gavin Newsom.
“It’s like, I mean, we have the government to help us become a joke right now,” Rodgers said.
Instead of relying on the government to get Americans to go through the pandemic, funds like the ones Portnoy established and those that donate do better, the football star explained. He said he is putting a name and a face to the names and companies (many of which 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 we can give. We give. We give help to our brothers and sisters because that’s our people. We’re all we have,” Rodgers said.
“Probably, at this point, the government won’t get you,” he explained. “We’ve seen them write a 500-page bill and millions, in some cases, trillions of dollars going to other countries. It’s not like they’re saving the money here at home.”
Host Pat McAfee corrected Rodgers, saying the amount of money that has been allocated to other nations is in the trillions of dollars.