Giants QB Jaxson Dart Addresses Trump Rally Introduction With Teammates

New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart spoke to reporters Friday for the first time since introducing President Donald Trump at a May 22 event in Suffern, New York. Dart said the invitation came as a unique opportunity to introduce the President of the United States. He cited his family's military service and respect for the office regardless of political party.

Dart addressed teammates during a closed-door meeting Tuesday at the team facility. Linebacker Abdul Carter had posted on X over the weekend questioning the introduction after viewing video of the event. Carter later wrote that he and Dart had spoken and that outside narratives should stop. Several players, including offensive lineman Jermaine Eluemunor, said the locker room remained united.

Burns, Kayvon Thibodeaux and Jameis Winston also spoke during the meeting. They emphasized keeping internal disagreements private and not airing frustrations publicly. Dart said he loves every teammate regardless of politics or religious beliefs. He added that the team has built connections through honest conversations that he prefers to keep private.

" — Jaxson Dart, May 29, 2026 (New York Post) Dart, 23, was selected in the first round last year and became the Giants' starting quarterback in Week 4. The team is building its offense around him under new coach John Harbaugh and offensive coordinator Matt Nagy.

Carter was absent from voluntary organized team activities Tuesday and Wednesday for religious and family reasons but returned Thursday. Dart and Carter were photographed embracing on the practice field Friday.