Abdul Carter calls out Jaxson Dart for introducing Trump at rally: 'What we doing?'

Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart faced teammate Abdul Carter’s criticism after he introduced former President Donald Trump at a May 22 rally in Suffern, New York, while both players’ rookie performances and the upcoming 2026 season were highlighted.

New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dartintroduced President Donald Trump at a campaign-style rally for Republican Rep. Mike Lawler in Suffern, New York on Friday, May 22.

Dart's brief speech drew criticism from one of his teammates – fellow 2025 first-round pick Abdul Carter – who questioned the quarterback's decision to appear at the event.

"Thought this (expletive) was AI," Carter wrote in a May 23 social media repost of Dart's introduction. "What we doing, man?"

Dart didn't immediately provide a public response to Carter's social media grievance, and it isn't clear whether he will.

Meanwhile, veteran Giants offensive tackle Jermaine Eluemunor seemed to imply Carter's jab wasn't a big deal, telling the New York Daily News' Pat Leonard to "relax" in a social media conversation about the edge rusher's original post.

Eluemunor later said that the Giants' "locker room is fine" in a post directed at the Boston Globe's Ben Volin.

Dart spoke only briefly during the rally. He came out on stage with "Eye of the Tiger" blaring in the background before speaking for about a minute and giving way to Trump.

"Big Blue nation, it's a pleasure to be here," Dart said, before leading the crowd in the Giants' "Go, Big Blue!" chant. "What an honor, what a privilege it is to be here and, without further ado, I'm grateful, I'm honored, I'm pleasured to introduce the 45th and 47th president of the United States of America, President Donald J. Trump."

Dart then shared a handshake and hug with Trump before the president began his speech by showering the 23-year-old quarterback with praise.