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Trump Praises Rookie QB Jaxson Dart at NY Rally

5/24/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Jaxson Dart introduced President Donald Trump at a rally in Rockland County, New York on May 22, 2026.
Trump thanked Dart, called him a future Hall of Famer and praised his physique.
Both were 2025 first-round NFL Draft picks, Abdul Carter at No. 3 and Jaxson Dart at No. 25.
Carter logged 43 tackles, four sacks and two forced fumbles while Dart posted 2,272 yards, 15 touchdowns and a 63.7 % completion rate.

History

Historical Context

In 1970 former AFL quarterback Jack Kemp captured New York’s 31st congressional seat with 94,906 votes (about 71% of the total), marking the first major electoral win for a professional football player. Decades later, rookie NFL wideout Jaxson Dart introduced Donald Trump at a Rockland County rally, echoing Kemp’s athlete-politician pairing.

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Story summary

Jaxson Dart introduced President Donald Trump at a rally in Rockland County, New York on May 22, 2026.
Trump thanked Dart, called him a future Hall of Famer and praised his physique.
Both were 2025 first-round NFL Draft picks, Abdul Carter at No. 3 and Jaxson Dart at No. 25.
Carter logged 43 tackles, four sacks and two forced fumbles while Dart posted 2,272 yards, 15 touchdowns and a 63.7 % completion rate.

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