May 23, 2026<\/a><\/p>\nDart, who was drafted in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft alongside Carter, spoke at the rally at Rockland Community College in Suffern, N.Y.<\/p>\n
The 23-year-old Dart walked out to the instrumental music of \u201cEye of the Tiger\u201d by Survivor and opened his speech by beginning a \u201cGo Big Blue\u201d chant with the crowd before saying, \u201cWhat an honor, what a privilege it is to be here,\u201d and then introducing Trump.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Trump greeted Dart with a handshake and a hug, and later called Dart a \u201cfuture Hall of Famer,\u201d saying the quarterback star \u201chas a lot of talent,\u201d \u201cis a beautiful guy,\u201d and has \u201clegs like tree trunks.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Trump called on Dart throughout his speech when discussing policy, including banning transgender athletes from competing in women\u2019s sports.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m looking at Jaxson,\u201d Trump said. \u201cI\u2019d like to know, is there any woman in the audience that thinks they can tackle that guy? Because I\u2019d like to meet you. I\u2019d like to shake your hand. I don\u2019t know. Jaxson, you think you can play against women, OK?\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cDon\u2019t get involved, Jaxson,\u201d Trump added. \u201cDon\u2019t answer that question.\u201d<\/p>\n
The Giants declined to comment on the situation.<\/p>\n
New Orleans Saints defensive end Cam Jordan also quoted a post on X<\/a> with the video of Dart, writing, \u201csounds bout Ole Miss,\u201d referring to Dart\u2019s alma mater.\u00a0<\/p>\nA former Penn State linebacker, Carter started 17 games as a rookie, tallying 43 tackles and four sacks for the Giants, who finished the 2025 season 4-13.<\/p>\n
Dart assumed the starting job during Week 4 and totaled 2,272 yards and 15 touchdowns against five interceptions. He also rushed for 487 yards and nine touchdowns.<\/p>\n
\u2014 Charlotte Carroll contributed to this story.<\/p>\n