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New York Giants QB Jaxson Dart Sparks Controversy After Introducing President Donald Trump at Rally
US Magazine ^ | May 23, 2026 | Danielle Campoamor

Posted on 05/24/2026 9:26:34 AM PDT by nickcarraway

New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart is receiving plenty of backlash after introducing President Donald Trump at a recent political rally.

“Big Blue nation, it’s a pleasure to be here,” Dart, 23, told a crowd in Suffern, New York, on Friday, May 22, during a campaign-like rally for Republican congressman Mike Lawler, who is up for reelection in a tough swing district. “What an honor, what a privilege it is to be here, and without further ado, I’m grateful, I’m honored, I’m pleasured to introduce the 45th and 47th president of the United States of America, President Donald J. Trump.”

GettyImages-2277147561jaxsondartdonaldtrump.jpg US President Donald Trump is welcomed by New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart Getty Images Tap Here To Add Us Weekly As A Trusted Source Google logo Add as a preferred source on Google New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart is receiving plenty of backlash after introducing President Donald Trump at a recent political rally.

“Big Blue nation, it’s a pleasure to be here,” Dart, 23, told a crowd in Suffern, New York, on Friday, May 22, during a campaign-like rally for Republican congressman Mike Lawler, who is up for reelection in a tough swing district. “What an honor, what a privilege it is to be here, and without further ado, I’m grateful, I’m honored, I’m pleasured to introduce the 45th and 47th president of the United States of America, President Donald J. Trump.”

Dart then shook the nearly 80-year-old president’s hand after he appeared on stage.

New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart is receiving plenty of backlash after introducing President Donald Trump at a recent political rally.

“Big Blue nation, it’s a pleasure to be here,” Dart, 23, told a crowd in Suffern, New York, on Friday, May 22, during a campaign-like rally for Republican congressman Mike Lawler, who is up for reelection in a tough swing district. “What an honor, what a privilege it is to be here, and without further ado, I’m grateful, I’m honored, I’m pleasured to introduce the 45th and 47th president of the United States of America, President Donald J. Trump.”

Dart then shook the nearly 80-year-old president’s hand after he appeared on stage.

“I want to thank Jaxson Dart,” Trump said after his introduction and before praising the young quarterback for his football prowess. “This is going to be a future Hall of Famer in my book. Thank you, thank you Jaxson. Lot of talent.”

New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart is receiving plenty of backlash after introducing President Donald Trump at a recent political rally.

“Big Blue nation, it’s a pleasure to be here,” Dart, 23, told a crowd in Suffern, New York, on Friday, May 22, during a campaign-like rally for Republican congressman Mike Lawler, who is up for reelection in a tough swing district. “What an honor, what a privilege it is to be here, and without further ado, I’m grateful, I’m honored, I’m pleasured to introduce the 45th and 47th president of the United States of America, President Donald J. Trump.”

Dart then shook the nearly 80-year-old president’s hand after he appeared on stage.

“I want to thank Jaxson Dart,” Trump said after his introduction and before praising the young quarterback for his football prowess. “This is going to be a future Hall of Famer in my book. Thank you, thank you Jaxson. Lot of talent.”

The president went on to refer to Dart multiple times during his speech, at one point remarking on the NFL player’s physical appearance, calling him a “beautiful guy” with “legs like tree trunks.”

GettyImages-2277147561jaxsondartdonaldtrump.jpg US President Donald Trump is welcomed by New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart Getty Images Tap Here To Add Us Weekly As A Trusted Source Google logo Add as a preferred source on Google New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart is receiving plenty of backlash after introducing President Donald Trump at a recent political rally.

“Big Blue nation, it’s a pleasure to be here,” Dart, 23, told a crowd in Suffern, New York, on Friday, May 22, during a campaign-like rally for Republican congressman Mike Lawler, who is up for reelection in a tough swing district. “What an honor, what a privilege it is to be here, and without further ado, I’m grateful, I’m honored, I’m pleasured to introduce the 45th and 47th president of the United States of America, President Donald J. Trump.”

Dart then shook the nearly 80-year-old president’s hand after he appeared on stage.

“I want to thank Jaxson Dart,” Trump said after his introduction and before praising the young quarterback for his football prowess. “This is going to be a future Hall of Famer in my book. Thank you, thank you Jaxson. Lot of talent.”

Giants QB Jaxson Dart Appears to Launch Relationship With Anthony Joshua Jake Paul Ring Girl Related: Jaxson Dart Appears to Launch Relationship With Ring Girl Marissa Ayers The president went on to refer to Dart multiple times during his speech, at one point remarking on the NFL player’s physical appearance, calling him a “beautiful guy” with “legs like tree trunks.”

“I’m looking at Jaxson,” Trump said while discussing his goal of banning all transgender athletes from participating in women’s sports. “I’d like to know, is there any woman in the audience that thinks they can tackle that guy? Because I’d like to meet you. I’d like to shake your hand. I don’t know. Jackson, you think you can play against women OK?”

The president continued, “Don’t get involved, Jackson. Don’t answer that question.”

While Dart’s remarks were brief and his time on stage short, he received online backlash from some fans and even a few of his fellow teammates.

New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart is receiving plenty of backlash after introducing President Donald Trump at a recent political rally.

“Big Blue nation, it’s a pleasure to be here,” Dart, 23, told a crowd in Suffern, New York, on Friday, May 22, during a campaign-like rally for Republican congressman Mike Lawler, who is up for reelection in a tough swing district. “What an honor, what a privilege it is to be here, and without further ado, I’m grateful, I’m honored, I’m pleasured to introduce the 45th and 47th president of the United States of America, President Donald J. Trump.”

Dart then shook the nearly 80-year-old president’s hand after he appeared on stage.

“I want to thank Jaxson Dart,” Trump said after his introduction and before praising the young quarterback for his football prowess. “This is going to be a future Hall of Famer in my book. Thank you, thank you Jaxson. Lot of talent.”

The president went on to refer to Dart multiple times during his speech, at one point remarking on the NFL player’s physical appearance, calling him a “beautiful guy” with “legs like tree trunks.”

“I’m looking at Jaxson,” Trump said while discussing his goal of banning all transgender athletes from participating in women’s sports. “I’d like to know, is there any woman in the audience that thinks they can tackle that guy? Because I’d like to meet you. I’d like to shake your hand. I don’t know. Jackson, you think you can play against women OK?”

The president continued, “Don’t get involved, Jackson. Don’t answer that question.”

While Dart’s remarks were brief and his time on stage short, he received online backlash from some fans and even a few of his fellow teammates.

“Though this s*** was AI, what we doing man?” linebacker and fellow 2025 first round pick Abdul Carter wrote via X on Saturday, May 23, while re-sharing a video of the rally and Dart’s short introductory speech.

Dart did not respond to this teammates online criticism at the time of publication.

Veteran Giants offensive tackle Jermaine Eleumunor seemingly came to Dart’s defense, telling New York Daily News’ Giants beat writer Pat Leonard to “relax” in response to his reaction over Dart’s campaign rally appearance.

Dart will start just his second year in the NFL this fall, finishing his rookie season with a 4-8 record, completing 63.7% of his passes for 2,272 yards and 15 touchdowns. He finished fourth in the NFL’s Offensive Rookie of the Year award voting.


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1 posted on 05/24/2026 9:26:34 AM PDT by nickcarraway
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Gosh.....did anybody who spoke in support of BLM “spark controversy”?....or does the “controversy” only work one way politically?


2 posted on 05/24/2026 9:29:27 AM PDT by FLT-bird
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To: nickcarraway

The idiot who posted on X sparked the controversy. Everybody else is fine.


3 posted on 05/24/2026 9:36:49 AM PDT by HYPOCRACY (There is no gravity. The earth just sucks. )
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To: HYPOCRACY

No, the guy who posted on X said he was fine. And his idol, who he wants the jersey number of, is Lawrence Taylor supports Trump.


4 posted on 05/24/2026 9:39:46 AM PDT by nickcarraway
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To: nickcarraway

My favorite LT story.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BMRZjmx51I0


5 posted on 05/24/2026 9:42:34 AM PDT by dfwgator ("I am Charlie Kirk!")
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To: nickcarraway

Only to leftist.


6 posted on 05/24/2026 9:43:16 AM PDT by Fledermaus ("It turns out all we really needed was a new President!")
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To: nickcarraway

Uh, Dart didn’t spark it. The objectors turned it into a thing.


7 posted on 05/24/2026 9:55:46 AM PDT by rktman (Destroy America from within? On hold! Enlisted USN 1967 proudly. 🚫💉! 🇮🇱🙏! Winning currently!)
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This guarantees vocal demonstrators outside every stadium in which the Giants play. The goal will be to shame him out of the NFL.


8 posted on 05/24/2026 9:58:13 AM PDT by GSWarrior
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To: GSWarrior

If they didn’t get Aaron Rodgers, they won’t get Dart.


9 posted on 05/24/2026 10:03:31 AM PDT by dfwgator ("I am Charlie Kirk!")
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To: dfwgator

🏈😂😂😂


10 posted on 05/24/2026 10:32:17 AM PDT by rktman (Destroy America from within? On hold! Enlisted USN 1967 proudly. 🚫💉! 🇮🇱🙏! Winning currently!)
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To: FLT-bird

Isn’t it interesting that the assumed default position MUST be liberal? And anyone who does not toe that line is “causing division”?


11 posted on 05/24/2026 10:32:37 AM PDT by Ray Lomas
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But if Beyonce shows up at a Kamala rally... crickets. No “controversy”.


12 posted on 05/24/2026 10:51:03 AM PDT by brookwood (First the left said it was OK to steal. Next they said it was OK to kill)
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Or Colin Krapperdick was speaking “Truth To Power”.


13 posted on 05/24/2026 10:51:52 AM PDT by dfwgator ("I am Charlie Kirk!")
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To: nickcarraway

After he got a talking to I’m sure. Maybe from LT himself. Wasn’t 56 retired?


14 posted on 05/24/2026 10:52:42 AM PDT by HYPOCRACY (There is no gravity. The earth just sucks. )
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an idiotic, fabricated sports media controversy that should have been juxtaposed with Let’s Go Brandon


15 posted on 05/24/2026 11:19:21 AM PDT by Gene Eric
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To: HYPOCRACY

Yes, he asked the Giants to take it out of retirement so he could wear it.


16 posted on 05/24/2026 11:21:12 AM PDT by nickcarraway
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To: nickcarraway
Very repetitive story! We FReepers are not that stupid!

While Dart’s remarks were brief and his time on stage short, he received online backlash from some fans and even a few of his fellow teammates. New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart is receiving plenty of backlash after introducing President Donald Trump at a recent political rally.

HOW? In WHAT WAY? The article mentions that Dart has "legs like tree trunks" THREE times - but no answer to the title question!

Frustrating!

Regards,

17 posted on 05/24/2026 11:21:25 AM PDT by alexander_busek (Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence.)
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The present day Marxists will demonize anyone with fame who gives their support of Trump. With their history, I call them DemonKKKrats.
18 posted on 05/24/2026 12:30:46 PM PDT by jonrick46 (The DemonKKKrat Marxists ride Unicorns on their fantasy farms.)
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To: nickcarraway

Amazing what passes as “controversial”

But they’re quite ok fellaing losers Hussein Obama Pedo Joe et al.


19 posted on 05/24/2026 1:06:34 PM PDT by A_Former_Democrat (The point of a gun is the only law that leftists understand )
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To: nickcarraway

What is the controversy? He did not do what the Demcrats wants?


20 posted on 05/24/2026 2:04:16 PM PDT by mfish13 ( )
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