Aaron Rodgers Insists Jimmy Kimmel Misunderstood Epstein List Remarks

Anyone expecting Aaron Rodgers to apologize to Jimmy Kimmel for allegedly suggesting the comedian might be on a list of Jeffrey Epstein associates would be sorely mistaken.

Instead, in an appearance Tuesday on “The Pat McAfee Show,” the New York Jets quarterback, who’s known for pushing conspiracy theories, blamed the beef on misleading media reports on his initial comments.

Rodgers said that the “Jimmy Kimmel Live” host misunderstood the point he was making, but he also implied the comedian had it coming because of the many jokes he’s made about the NFL star’s spread of conspiracy theories, including COVID misinformation.

Rodgers also spent five minutes spreading more misinformation about COVID-19 vaccines.

Last week on the sports talk show, Rodgers implied Kimmel wouldn’t be happy about the upcoming release of a court document that would name people associated with Epstein, a disgraced financier and convicted sex offender who died in a New York City jail while awaiting trial on sex trafficking and conspiracy charges.

“There’s a lot of people, including Jimmy Kimmel, that are really hoping that [Epstein list] doesn’t come out,” Rodgers said at the time, drawing scoffing and laughter from McAfee and co-host A.J. Hawk.

Since Epstein had been charged with trafficking underage women for sex, many people inferred that Rodgers was accusing Kimmel of being a pedophile.

In a scathing monologue Monday night, Kimmel explained why Rodgers’ comment was so dangerous.

“A lot of delusional people honestly believe I am meeting up with Tom Hanks and Oprah at Shakey’s once a week to eat pizza and drink the blood of children,” Kimmel said. “I know this because I hear from these people often. My wife hears from them. My kids hear from