Aaron Rodgers, the renowned quarterback, was present at UFC 302 in Newark, New Jersey, on Saturday night, where he experienced the resounding applause that greeted former President Trump as he entered the arena prior to the commencement of the main card.
Social media platforms were awash with videos of Trump making his way to his seat, accompanied by UFC President Dana White. Rodgers, along with his former Green Bay Packers teammate Mercedes Lewis, were seated as Trump passed by them.
Rodgers, who is now a New York Jets player, faced a barrage of criticism on social media. His Instagram post with Lewis was inundated with comments expressing support for Trump. It's worth noting that Rodgers had previously endorsed independent candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for the presidency.
The former President's appearance at the event marked one of his initial public outings following the guilty verdict in his New York criminal case last week.
Rodgers shared a photo on his Instagram Stories on Sunday, revealing that he had the opportunity to shake hands with Trump during the event. He captioned the photo as "Priceless."
Rodgers has been spotted at the Jets organized team activities as the team prepares for the 2024 season. The Jets had acquired Rodgers in a surprising trade with the Green Bay Packers last offseason, which had generated considerable excitement around the quarterback and the team as they embarked on the first week of the 2023 season.
Regrettably, Rodgers suffered an Achilles tear just four plays into the game, sidelining him for the remainder of the season. However, Rodgers is determined to maintain his fitness and guide the Jets to the pinnacle of the AFC East.
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