New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart is under renewed scrutiny after a report detailed his pattern of liking Donald Trump’s Instagram posts dating back to at least 2023, just days after he introduced the president at a political rally in New York.
According to reporting from MeidasNews, Dart follows Trump on Instagram and has engaged with multiple posts promoting campaign themes, including a November 2023 video of Trump endorsing Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves and a July 2024 video outlining “President Trump’s 20 Promises to America.” That content included calls for mass deportations, stopping what it described as the “migrant invasion,” and reducing federal funding for schools over curriculum related to critical race theory and gender ideology.
Other liked posts highlighted in the report included a November 2024 MAGA-themed montage featuring figures such as Tulsi Gabbard, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., JD Vance, Vivek Ramaswamy and Elon Musk, as well as a January 2025 pre-inauguration post and content memorializing Charlie Kirk.
The revelations come on the heels of Dart’s appearance at a May 22 rally in Suffern, New York, where the 23-year-old introduced Trump as the “45th and 47th President of the United States.” The moment drew immediate backlash, most notably from Giants teammate Abdul Carter, who posted on X that he initially thought the video “was AI” and asked, “what we doing man?”
Carter later deleted the post and clarified that he and Dart had spoken privately. “Me and JD6 are good! We spoke earlier as Men. Yall can keep yall narratives,” he wrote.
Social Media and X Reactions
The Instagram report quickly circulated on X, with users sharply divided along political lines.
Accounts sharing screenshots of the likes, including posts from @MLFootball and @patriottakes, highlighted Dart’s engagement with content on mass deportations and education policy. One widely viewed post noted the likes spanned years and included strong MAGA messaging.
Reactions ranged from support to strong criticism:
- Some users expressed approval. “I like him more now,” one poster wrote after seeing the report.
- Others framed it as a positive for conservative fans. “If you’re a New York Giants fan, a President Trump fan or someone who just can’t stand the liberals you should buy a Jaxson Dart jersey just to shove it up the liberals ass,” one account posted.
- Critics were vocal in the Giants fanbase. One self-described “Depressed Giants Fan” posted about selling a Dart jersey, while others called the combination of the rally appearance and the likes disappointing for a player in the New York market.
- Broader commentary noted the tension between personal political expression and team dynamics. Some defended Dart’s right to his views as a private citizen, while others argued introducing a sitting president at a rally crossed a line for the face of the franchise.
The story has also reignited discussion about the earlier rally appearance, with some media figures and fans questioning the judgment while others pointed out that many NFL players hold conservative views privately.
Team and Background Context
Dart, a Kaysville, Utah native who played at Ole Miss after transferring from USC, was selected by the Giants with the No. 25 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. He is entering his second season as the team’s starting quarterback.
The Giants have emphasized that the situation has been handled internally. Head coach John Harbaugh reportedly addressed it privately with Dart, describing the rally appearance as a misstep in terms of involving the team without prior notice, but no further discipline has been reported. The organization is focused on the upcoming season.
Dart has not publicly commented on the Instagram report.
The combination of the public rally introduction and the now-public record of his Instagram activity has created another layer of distraction for a Giants team coming off a disappointing season and attempting to rebuild around its young quarterback.
As training camp approaches, the story underscores the ongoing challenges athletes face when personal political activity intersects with their professional platform — particularly in a high-profile market like New York.
Fans and observers on X continue to debate whether Dart’s actions represent a personal choice that should be respected or a public statement that affects team chemistry and fan support. The conversation shows no signs of slowing.
