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Trump Praises Rookie Jaxson Dart, Evades Women Question

5/25/2026

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Dart Meets Trump

Jaxson Dart introduced U.S. President Donald Trump at rally, Suffern, New York on May 23, 2026.
Trump greeted Dart with a handshake and hug, called him a “Hall of Famer,” praised talent, and told him not answer about women athletes.
Team learned of Dart’s appearance 30 minutes before he went on stage and said he not sought approval.
Coach John Harbaugh began talks with Dart and the roster about fallout.

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Carter Reconciles

Abdul Carter posted on X that he and Jaxson Dart are on good terms after a rally for U.S. President Donald Trump.
Abdul Carter said the reconciliation came from a direct man-to-man conversation with no sub-tweets.
The X message spread quickly, indicating the earlier locker-room political tension appears settled.
Observers said the episode shows NFL players are using personal social-media accounts to manage team image.

History

Historical Context

Colin Kaepernick’s 2016 kneeling sparked a league-wide backlash that led the NFL to adopt a mandatory-stand policy in May 2018 and saw more than 200 players protest in September 2017. The June 2026 surprise of quarterback Jaxson Dart at Donald Trump’s May 23 rally, followed by Abdul Carter’s X reconciliation, echoes that same player-politics clash.

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Dart Meets Trump

Jaxson Dart introduced U.S. President Donald Trump at rally, Suffern, New York on May 23, 2026.
Trump greeted Dart with a handshake and hug, called him a “Hall of Famer,” praised talent, and told him not answer about women athletes.
Team learned of Dart’s appearance 30 minutes before he went on stage and said he not sought approval.
Coach John Harbaugh began talks with Dart and the roster about fallout.

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