Fauci's team is not afraid to respond to criticism.

Aaron Rodgers criticized Fauci for taking the Fifth Amendment 111 times during a Senate hearing.

Rodgers said, 'You get a pardon and you pleaded over 100 times? What are you scared of, Tony? You said you are science, but you can't answer a question?'

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David Schertler, Fauci's attorney, responded to Rodgers' criticism.

Schertler said, 'Aaron Rodgers doesn't know what he's talking about. He should stick to football.'

Fauci was questioned about his response to the pandemic and his policy decisions. He was accused of funding research in Wuhan, China.

Fauci listened during a Senate hearing on July 29, 2026. He declined to answer questions, using his Fifth Amendment right.

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Rodgers said, 'You spent time writing in your diary about being famous. What are you going to say about me now? You can't talk about COVID because it was made in a lab in China.'

Rodgers called Fauci a 'criminal' and said he was a 'coward' for taking the Fifth Amendment.

The Steelers were not bothered by Rodgers' comments.

The Steelers said, 'Our players have their own opinions on culture and politics. There are many opinions in our locker room.'

Fauci's refusal to answer questions upset Rodgers, who has dealt with scrutiny before.

Fauci was a medical advisor to President Donald Trump and President Joe Biden during the pandemic.

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This season is Rodgers' 22nd year in the NFL. He said this will be his last year.

Fox News' Scott Thompson and OutKick's Armando Salguero contributed to this report.

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