Overview
- Dart introduced President Trump at a campaign event on May 22 in Suffern, N.Y., which sparked public criticism from fans and a blunt social-media post by teammate Abdul Carter.
- Carter deleted his initial post and later said he and Dart spoke privately, with both players publicly saying there is no lasting bad blood and that they want to move on.
- Veteran leaders including Brian Burns, Kayvon Thibodeaux and Jameis Winston convened a players-only meeting to urge keeping disagreements internal and to minimize distractions during offseason work.
- Dart told reporters he accepted the invitation out of respect for the presidency and family military service, and the Giants say the team has ‘‘worked through’’ the matter.
- President Trump has amplified the story with praise on Fox News and a Truth Social post that invited Dart to the White House, extending partisan media attention beyond the team.