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Journalist Pressed Jaxson Dart On Trump Support, Giants QB Was Either Unable Or Unwilling To Elaborate: ‘Respectfully, Do You Understand?’ (VIDEO)

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While New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart attempted to nip questions about his support of President Donald Trump in the bud with a prepared statement — in which he said he loved the “city of New Jersey” — New York Daily News Giants beat writer Pat Leonard pressed for more answers. Dart, however, was either unable or unwilling to give them.

During his planned statement to the media, second-year signal caller Jaxson Dart neither said President Trump’s name nor articulated his reasons for supporting him and his policies. Instead, the Ole Miss alum leaned on his appreciation for the military and “respect” for the office of the Presidency.

“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 have a great grandfather who served as Secretary of Treasury at some point. So the president position has always been a position that I have always respected, regardless of political affiliation, regardless of political party, and my intentions were just that,” Dart said in part.

New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart either couldn’t or did not want to elaborate on why he supports President Donald Trump

In a later press conference, the New York Daily News’ Pat Leonard asked Dart if he “understands why introducing that President would be something that some of your teammates would have a problem with and why it’s viewed as controversial,” giving Dart another chance to actually elaborate on his beliefs and thought process. The New York Giants QB declined to answer.

“Look, I respect the question. Um, I understand the question. Um, and my statements, all that I have, um, for you guys right now. That’s just… that’s just where I’m at,” Dart said.

“Um, like I just gave my statement, so, um, I asked that we can all respect and understand that. That’s where I’m at right now,” he added after being asked if he thought he made a mistake.

Given that he didn’t want to answer specific questions or further elaborate on his political opinions, Dart was likely hoping that headlines surrounding his support of Trump would fade into the background, Trump dragged him right back into it with a post on Truth Social and an interview on Fox News with his daughter-in-law Lara Trump.

“Is he a male model or what? He’s a beautiful guy. He said, ‘I love you, sir.’ He’s a young boy. He just really started,” Trump said on Fox News. “I wish I looked just like Jaxson… He’s got tremendous potential. If he stays healthy, he’s going to be a great [QB]… when Jaxson gets harassed a little bit, he’s also loved more—because we have more people than they do.”

“Thank you Jaxson! It was great being with you. 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. I’ll see you in the White House!” Trump wrote on Truth Social.

Given the intensity of the New York media and fanbase, it’s likely this is a decision that Dart is going to have to contend with for at least the 2026 season, especially if he or the Giants do not play well.

You can read a transcription of Dart’s full comments about introducing President Trump below.

“This was a unique opportunity. You know, being asked and given the opportunity to introduce the President of the United States, you know, my thinking was pretty simple. And the fact of, you know, 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 have a great grandfather who served as Secretary of Treasury at some point. So the president position has always been a position that I have always respected, regardless of political affiliation, regardless of political party, and my intentions were just that.

“I also understand in this world, politics can be a sensitive matter, a sensitive topic. I also understand that I am the quarterback of the New York Giants, and that involves a lot of responsibility. It’s under a limelight, under a microscope, and there’s a lot that comes with that, and it’s been something that I’ve embraced.

“I’ve loved being here. I love the city of New York. I love the city [sic] of New Jersey, the people that I’ve met here. It’s just been a really amazing experience, and there’s not another place that I’d rather be.

“Most importantly, people in this organization, my teammates, the staff, coaches, everybody that has a hand . . . you name it. You know, I’ve loved making relationships with them and growing connections. And that’s kind of a person that I am. I’m a connector. I love making relationships with people. I love hearing everybody’s stories. And being somebody who, you know, people can rely on to be there for them.

“Most importantly, I can honestly say that I love every single one of my brothers, my teammates on this team regardless of politics, regardless of religious beliefs, regardless of anything that may be different between us. Like, I love them and they know exactly what kind of person that I am, who comes into the facility every day. . . . I lay my body on the line for my guys each and every week. And it’s from the connections that we build, the love that we have for each other. I’ve been somebody who’s always respected the different perspectives that people may have, the backgrounds they come from — I understand that, you know, we have such a cool opportunity as people, to be in the locker room where it’s a melting pot of people from everywhere and you get to be together.

“I think that the connections that we build are special, because, you know, we’re able to have vulnerable conversations, we’re able to learn from each other, to support each other irrespective of the color of our skin. And, you know, 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 and just everything that’s been said. But, you know, I love these guys and going forward, I can’t wait for what more we have to grow, you know, the culture of this team, our brotherhood, and obviously we understand the biggest goal is to be the best team that we can be, to put ourselves in the best position to succeed, to chase a championship, to be the best players for Coach Harbs and all the coaches here. And, you know, that’s our focus going forward each and every day. And can’t wait to continue to do that.”

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