Aaron Rodgers Calls Out Michael Rubin's 'Weird' Celebrity Parties

Originally posted on The Spun | By Chris Rosvoglou | Last updated Aug 4, 2026 12:42 PM ET

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers had quite the explosive interview with Pat McAfee this week.

Rodgers, who is gearing up for his last NFL season, decided to call out a handful of public figures while at training camp Monday, including Dr. Anthony Fauci. He referred to him as an "absolute coward" while on ESPN's daytime programming.

"I'm going to plead the fifth. Like that absolute coward, Tony Fauci," said Rodgers. "Absolute coward. Are you kidding me? You got a pardon, and you pleaded over a hundred times at the White House. What are you scared of Tony? I thought you were science?"

Rodgers also hinted that he's not fond of Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin's annual Fourth of July party in the Hamptons.

"I'm not going out after this," Rodgers said, via Pro Football Network. "I’m not going to be, you know, out there doing a podcast, chasing down weird (expletive) parties in the East Coast and wearing white. I’m not going to be doing anything. I’m going to be out of the light."

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Was this a shot at Tom Brady?

Seven-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady has spent plenty of time with Rubin since retiring from the NFL. He attended last month's party, along with Mike Tyson, Martha Stewart, Sofia Vergara, Lil Wayne and countless other celebrities.

Earlier this year, Brady did Rubin a favor by competing in the Fanatics Flag Football Classic.

While we're not entirely sure if Rodgers was dissing Brady on "The Pat McAfee Show," we can say for certain that he's not afraid to speak his mind.

This article first appeared on The Spun and was syndicated with permission.

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