Giants’ Jaxson Dart breaks silence on Donald Trump introduction

As New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart introduced President Donald Trump at an event last week, it has resulted in a ton of conversation surrounding the team. While some were questioning if there was locker room tension in the Giants, especially with Dart’s introduction and Abdul Carter later calling out the event at the time, the quarterback has broken his silence on the matter.

While Carter would post after his initial comment questioning Dart’s actions in introducing the highly polarizing political figure, the defensive star would say the two had hashed it out, downplaying any concerns. Dart would use Friday to release his statement on the matter, describing the “unique opportunity” he had in introducing Trump at the rally in New York last week.

“Obviously, this was a unique opportunity,  being asked and given the opportunity to introduce the President of the United States. My thinking was pretty simple…I’ve always loved this country,” Dart said, via SNY Giants. “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 even have a great-grandfather who served as Secretary of Treasury at some point, so the president position has always been a position that I’ve well respected, regardless of political affiliation, regardless of political party, and my intentions were just that.”