'He did the right thing': Donald Trump trolled as Aaron Rodgers snubs ex-prez during his UFC 302 appearance in New Jersey

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers remained in his seat and ignored Donald Trump as he walked by him at the UFC 302 event in New Jersey
New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers remained in his seat and ignored former President Donald Trump as he walked by him at the UFC 302 event in New Jersey (Getty Images)
New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers remained in his seat and ignored former President Donald Trump as he walked by him at the UFC 302 event in New Jersey (Getty Images)

NEWARK, NEW JERSEY: On Saturday, June 1, former President Donald Trump made an appearance at UFC 302 following his New York hush money felony conviction and was subsequently greeted by Kid Rock's ‘American Bad Ass’ playing over the arena speakers when he walked out of the tunnel with UFC President and CEO Dana White.

As fans eagerly stood to shake hands with the 2024 presumptive GOP presidential nominee while he made his way to his seat, New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers and his former teammate Marcedes Lewis remained seated, according to HuffPost.



 

This caught the attention of many, especially considering Rodgers' rumored consideration as a potential running mate for independent presidential candidate and conspiracy theorist Robert F Kennedy Jr.

Aaron Rodgers snubs Donald Trump at UFC 302

The UFC event was held over the weekend at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.

A video circulated on social media where former President Trump could be seen walking past the football player, although it is difficult to make out whether the 77-year-old embattled ex-POTUS spotted Rodgers among the crowd.


 
 
 
 
 
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In another video, Aaron Rodgers appears to put his head down and place his hands on the brim of his hat after the MAGA strongman raised his fist when the crowd seemingly chanted "F*** Joe Biden."

The crowd reportedly erupted with applause as Donald Trump was introduced, with UFC fans chanting "We love Trump" at the event.


 
 
 
 
 
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Notably, this event marked the former president's debut on TikTok, a social media platform he had previously attempted to ban from the United States.

Internet trolls Donald Trump over Aaron Rodgers' snub

One X user remarked, "Best thing Rodgers has done in years."



 

Another said, "Probably still mad about everyone who got vaccinated under trump."



 

Someone else wrote, "Wow, imagine being snubbed by Aaron Rodgers, who would have thought that Aaron had standards?"



 

One X user quipped, "Aaron Rodgers is self immunizing himself from Trump."



 

Another claimed, "Good for Rodgers. He did the right thing."



 

Someone else tweeted, "Aaron Roger’s stayed in his seat when the convicted felon walked by because Aaron Rodger knows his new team’s fans. #ILoveNewYork."



 

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