Aaron Rodgers criticizes US aid to Ukraine on “Pat McAfee Show”.

In the latest interview with Aaron Rodgers The Pat McAfee Show Before election day in the USA, politics inevitably had to be discussed.

After some diligent work from Rodgers, he remained focused on a big comeback win for the New York Jets at home Thursday Night Football Throughout most of the interview, he eventually relented. While McAfee was broadcasting from Beaver Stadium in State College, Pennsylvania, the broadcast was interrupted twice by military aircraft conducting practice flights ahead of Saturday's big matchup between Penn State and Ohio State.

As the jets flew overhead for the second time, Rodgers noted that the flyover had cost another $2 million, before adding, “It's $2 million that we're not sending to Ukraine, so that's in.” Order.”

Shortly thereafter, McAfee's two-hour slot on ESPN ended. But as the show continued on YouTube, Rodgers returned.

“I just want to clarify a comment I made because there is a big Ukrainian flag flying at 1 Jets Drive,” he said. “I have no problem with Ukraine at all. I just think there are a lot of problems in the United States that maybe $180 billion could help instead of fighting a proxy war. Just to summarize. You know, during natural disasters, FEMA confiscates water bottles and food supplies from people who want to help. Maybe we can help these people. Obviously, FEMA doesn't have the best record when you look back to 2005 and Katrina. But I think there's a lot of problems in the States and people are feeling sorry for themselves who could use more than, I don't know, what they just put out? $600, $700? Light up.”

“$750, $750, $750,” McAfee interjected. “And you also go back to Hawaii and what happened there with the fires. We all agree. I think anyone in their right mind would agree with this. Understand that the United States of America has to take care of people and things like that, but we also have to take care of our people whenever something happens.”

Ukraine was invaded by Russia in February 2022. The United States has repeatedly sent weapons and financial support to the former Soviet bloc country to help it defend itself. Conspiracy theorists like Tucker Carlson regularly spread disinformation about the funds provided and their impact on household help.

The FEMA website published a “Myths and Facts” page in early October to dispel related misinformation. The page states that the $750 is a basic payout that each victim is entitled to while FEMA continues to assess the damage. It also states that FEMA “currently has sufficient funding to address immediate relief and recovery needs” and urges those affected “not to delay in applying for disaster assistance.” She posted on a separate page under the heading “Rumor: FEMA will only provide disaster survivors $750 to aid their recovery” and stated that this was false.

According to CBS News, what Rodgers calls “FEMA's seizure of water bottles and food supplies” is some kind of conspiracy theory that led to an arrest after the U.S. National Guard “repeatedly encountered armed militias who claimed “They're on the hunt for FEMA.”

As for the Hawaii fires that McAfee was referring to, FEMA and its federal partners are “on track to provide approximately $3 billion for wildfire recovery on Maui,” according to an August 6, 2024 update “More than $1.3 billion in acceleration mission contracts includes recovery through debris removal and disposal, temporary housing, school construction and infrastructure repair.”

McAfee, who has openly mocked any sense of journalistic responsibility as a mainstream media anchor, pressed on.

“I think even though it feels like in these times of trade deadlines — NFL trade deadline, Nov. 5, Tuesday, early trading a lot of times — it always feels like common sense kicks in more during these times… I think , we're all kind of getting closer together,” McAfee said. “I think. I hope. And I don't think that will show on Tuesday, but hopefully that will happen in the future.”

The PMS The crew attempted to bait Rodgers in all segments, jokingly disguising their references to the pick by calling it “NFL Trade Deadline Day.” At one point, expert Rodgers troll Boston Connor asked the quarterback directly who he would choose. Rodgers ignored the question.

It wasn't until the show aired its final hour on ESPN that the Jets quarterback opened up.

Following the discussion of Ukraine aid versus disaster relief, Rodgers ended his appearance with a sharp remark about swing voters who are swayed by celebrity endorsements.

“If you don’t know what to do at the trade deadline, you should just ask your favorite star,” Rodgers said.

Rodgers, a multimillionaire and famous athlete, campaigned for Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for president in 2023 and 2024 (and briefly considered becoming his vice presidential running mate).

(The Pat McAfee Show on YouTube)