Joy Reid criticizes Jaxson Dart over Trump rally appearance
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 3:38 PM
Last updated Jun 1, 2026
Joy Reid expressed her disapproval of New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart after he praised Donald Trump during a rally in Suffern, New York, last week. Reid, a lifelong Giants fan, referred to Dart as an 'idiot' during a segment on Sunday, questioning his phrasing and expressing her repulsion at his enthusiasm for Trump. The quarterback claimed he was 'honored' to meet the president, receiving criticism on social media, including from teammates. Dart had earlier introduced Trump at the rally, where the president endorsed the quarterback's athleticism.
- •Jaxson Dart introduced Trump at a rally in Suffern, New York.
- •Reid called Dart an 'idiot' and was repulsed by his praise.
- •Dart described meeting Trump as 'pleasured,' sparking further criticism.
- •Reid discussed the differing treatment of white and black athletes in politics.
- •Dart faced backlash on social media from fans and teammates.
- 11:54 AMYahoo Sports — ‘As a Giants fan, I was repulsed’: Jaxson Dart draws backlash from Joy Reid over Trump introduction in New York
- 3:38 PMYahoo Sports — ‘He’s an Idiot, OK?’ Joy Reid Goes Off on NY Giants QB Jaxson Dart for His Trump Rally Cameo
"Jaxson Dart didn’t just lead a “Go Big Blue” chant at a political event. He set off a week’s worth of public debate that landed on the desk of a former cable news host with a podcast and a point to make. The New York Giants’ first-year starting quarterback introduced President Donald Trump at a […] The post ‘As a Giants fan, I was repulsed’: Jaxson Dart draws backlash from Joy Reid over Trump introduction in New York appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
"Joy Reid went on the attack against Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart over the weekend after the pigskin-tosser showered Trump with praise at a rally last week.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 3, 2026, 11:54 AM‘As a Giants fan, I was repulsed’: Jaxson Dart draws backlash from Joy Reid over Trump introduction in New York
Jaxson Dart didn’t just lead a “Go Big Blue” chant at a political event. He set off a week’s worth of public debate that landed on the desk of a former cable news host with a podcast and a point to make. The New York Giants’ first-year starting quarterback introduced President Donald Trump at a […] The post ‘As a Giants fan, I was repulsed’: Jaxson Dart draws backlash from Joy Reid over Trump introduction in New York appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
- Yahoo SportsJun 1, 2026, 3:38 PM‘He’s an Idiot, OK?’ Joy Reid Goes Off on NY Giants QB Jaxson Dart for His Trump Rally Cameo
Joy Reid went on the attack against Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart over the weekend after the pigskin-tosser showered Trump with praise at a rally last week.
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