Aaron Rodgers reveals he is pro-life but blasts government for trying to interfere with medical decisions - "I don't want the government to tell me I can't smoke a cigar"

Aaron Rodgers has been far from mum on political issues since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Most famously, he misled the public about his vaccination status. That piece of information was almost forced out of him. But the quarterback now has an overt opinion on another controversial topic: abortion.

Speaking on Bill Maher's "Club Random" podcast (via TMZ), the quarterback compared abortion to smoking cigars. Basically, his argument was that he leaned pro-life but didn't want the government controlling any aspect of his health. In a round-about way, the quarterback said he was pro-abortion.

"As much as I might lean pro-life, I don't want the government to tell me I can't smoke a cigar. I can't have a drink of alcohol. I can't choose my own medical decisions. And if I'm a woman, don't f**king tell me what to do."

Aaron Rodgers went on to claim that he shouldn't get to choose for someone else how they handle their health. As such, the government shouldn't be able to enforce a stance on abortion:

"Like whether or not I agree with what you decide to do, who cares. And the government should not have a decision that infringes upon my own personal freedoms."

Aaron Rodgers' recent controversies

New Orleans Saints vs. Green Bay Packers.

The Green Bay Packers quarterback is no stranger to controversies, especially over the past couple of years. It started when the quarterback decided to hold his employer hostage and hold out for the entire 2021 NFL offseason.

He hinted that he wanted to play elsewhere but was clear in wanting more of a voice within the organization. He eventually agreed to return to Green Bay for what was supposed to be one final run in 2021.

In the middle of the season, the quarterback became a national talking point in connection to his stance on COVID-19 vaccinations.

Rodgers attracted more controversy when he said he took ayahuasca on two separate retreats in Peru. He said that the hallucinogen changed his life. Last year. on an episode of "The Joe Rogan Experience," Rodgers even admitted to playing a game while on Percocet. It's a pain medication that can quickly turn very addictive.

After last season ended, Aaron Rodgers buried the hatchet with his team and signed a new deal that runs through 2026. Rodgers has now waded into another controversial conversation about abortion. How it plays out remains to be seen.