Ron Rivera Blames ‘F*ck*ng A**Hole’ Media Vaccine Skeptics for Coronavirus Deaths

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Washington Football team coach Ron Rivera went on a tirade Monday against the “f*ck*ng a**holes” spreading “misinformation” about the effectiveness of the coronavirus vaccines.

In an interview with Sports Illustrated, Rivera, who is immune-deficient due to a recent battle with skin cancer, blasted people who oppose the coronavirus vaccine.

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Rivera insisted that generation Z is “relying” on wide-spread use of the various vaccines but added, “And you got some, quite frankly, fucking assholes that are putting a bunch of misinformation out there, leading people to die.

“That’s frustrating to me, that these people are allowed to have a platform,” Rivera continued. “And then, one specific news agency, every time they have someone on, I’m not a doctor, but the vaccines don’t work. Or I’m not an epidemiologist, but vaccines are going to give you a third nipple and make you sterile. Come on. That, to me? That should not be allowed.”

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Rivera did note that most of the Washington Football Team is now vaccinated. The coach said that 84 percent of the team is now vaccinated after launching a concerted campaign to encourage everyone to get the jab.

“It was a good step in the right direction, and we’re continuing to trend up,” Rivera boasted.

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