Jaxon Dart faces more backlash for introducing Trump than NFL players face for violent crimes
Jaxon Dart, a quarterback for the New York Giants, faced significant backlash after introducing President Donald Trump at an event. This reaction was notably stronger than the support shown by teammates for players involved in violent crimes. Critics highlight the hypocrisy in the sports media's response to Dart compared to the lack of condemnation for serious offenses committed by other NFL players.
- ▪Jaxon Dart introduced President Trump at an event in Suffern, New York, which drew national attention.
- ▪Dart's teammate publicly criticized him on social media for the introduction, while teammates often support players accused of serious crimes.
- ▪The backlash against Dart contrasts sharply with the lack of media outrage when NFL players commit violent offenses.
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OutKick-Sports Jaxon Dart faces more backlash for introducing Trump than NFL players face for violent crimes ESPN's 'First Take' made Dart's introduction a lead topic while teammates who commit felonies get locker room support By Bobby Burack OutKick Published May 26, 2026 4:32pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Dems, NAACP urge Black athletes to boycott Southern schools over redistricting Outkick host Dan Dakich blasts Democrats and the NAACP for urging Black athletes to boycott Southern college sports over redistricting. In the NFL, introducing President Donald Trump is apparently where players and the sports media draw the line.
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