Overview
- Dart introduced President Donald Trump at a rally in Suffern, New York on May 22 and his appearance drew rapid online attention.
- Edge rusher Abdul Carter publicly criticized Dart on social media hours later and then posted that he and Dart had spoken and were "good."
- Giants sources say Dart spoke to teammates in a players-only meeting on Wednesday, May 27 where veterans including Brian Burns, Kayvon Thibodeaux and Jameis Winston also addressed the group.
- Reports indicate the meeting focused on resolving the issue and keeping disputes internal, and Carter did not attend because of family obligations tied to the Eid al-Adha holiday.
- Locker-room moments since the meeting, including rookie Francis Mauigoa’s prank gift to Dart, have been shown by teammates and team-friendly voices as signs the organization is moving past the episode while media and social discussion continue.