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President Donald Trump lashed out Saturday at fans and teammates slamming NFL star Jaxson Dart for doubling down on his rally support.

Dart has been raked over the coals by critics for saying it was an “honor and privilege” to introduce Trump at a political rally in Suffern, New York.

“Thank you Jaxson! It was great being with you,” Trump wrote on Truth Social. “I know you’re taking some heat from the Radical Left Lunatics who are jealous of you, me, and everyone who surrounds us but, I also know that your Jersey also went to Number One, and you’re making Millions of Dollars so, YOU ARE A WINNER — THEY ARE ALL LOSERS.”

Following Dart’s rally appearance, NY Giants teammate Abdul Carter responded to video of Dart on X, saying, “Thought this s— was AI, what we doing man.”

On Friday, Dart issued a statement on his decision to introduce Trump, saying:

Obviously, this was a unique opportunity, being asked and given the opportunity to introduce the President of the United States. My thinking was pretty simple, in the fact of, I’ve always loved this country. I have extended family members who have fought in wars. I have two uncles who have retired from the Air Force Academy and served themselves. And I even have a great-grandfather who served as the Secretary of the Treasury at some point. The president position has always been a position that I have a lot of respect in, regardless of political affiliation, regardless of political party. My intentions were just that.

Following speculation that the two players were at odds, Carter posted, “Me and JD6 are good! We spoke earlier as Men. Yall can keep yall narratives.”

Giants coach John Harbaugh also addressed the controversy, saying, “Honestly, if I’m looking at it, I’m kind of grateful for the opportunity that we had to have the conversation. I kind of shared this with you guys before, but if you do things the right way, you confront everything all of the time that have to do with your football team and your ability to be successful.”

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One of the hottest topics of the NFL offseason has centered around New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart. The attention stems from his decision to introduce President Donald Trump at a political rally, a move that sparked backlash from multiple directions.

The most notable criticism came from teammate Abdul Carter, who expressed his disappointment on social media. Since then, Dart has privately addressed the situation with Carter and other teammates. On Friday, he publicly broke his silence on the matter.

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Speaking to reporters after OTAs, Dart declined to share the details of those private conversations but offered additional insight into his decision. He specifically explained why he chose to introduce President Trump.

Why Dart decided to introduce President Trump

“Obviously, this was a unique opportunity, being asked and given the opportunity to introduce the President of the United States,” Dart said as part of a prepared statement.

He then reflected on his family’s history of military service and how it influenced his decision.

“My thinking was pretty simple, in the fact of, I’ve always loved this country. I have extended family members who have fought in wars. I have two uncles who have retired from the Air Force Academy and served themselves. And I even have a great-grandfather who served as the Secretary of the Treasury at some point,” Dart said.

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“The president position has always been a position that I have a lot of respect in, regardless of political affiliation, regardless of political party. My intentions were just that.”

A special connection to his teammates

Dart also acknowledged that politics can be a sensitive topic for many people. However, he did not appear concerned that the situation would create lasting issues within the locker room.

“I think the connections that we build are special because we’re able to have those real conversations,” Dart said of working through the situation with his teammates.

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“We’re able to learn from each other, to support each other, irrespective of the color of our skin. And we have a real brotherhood. We’ve had a lot of honest conversations with each other, as a team, and I’d like to keep those things private between me and my teammates.”

At the end of the day, any association with a political event or political figure—especially President Trump—is bound to generate strong reactions. Publicly aligning with any politician often brings heightened scrutiny. Dart’s comments made it clear that his decision to introduce the President stemmed from his personal respect for the office rather than a broader political statement.

Ultimately, the decision was Dart’s to make, regardless of how others may feel about it.