Joy Reid quits being a Giants fan after Jaxson Dart's Trump intro

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Last updated Jun 3, 2026

Joy Reid quits being a Giants fan after Jaxson Dart's Trump intro
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Joy Reid, a former MSNBC host, announced she is no longer a fan of the New York Giants after quarterback Jaxson Dart introduced President Donald Trump at a rally. Reid described Dart as an "idiot" for his phrasing, which included calling it a "privilege" and being "pleasured" to meet Trump. She expressed her disgust as a former Giants fan and criticized Dart's actions as inappropriate given Trump's controversial status. Reid's comments align with other criticisms of Dart's appearance, including accusations of racism from Joy Behar. Linebacker Abdul Carter stated that aligning with Trump is bigger than football, emphasizing responsibility to teammates and values.

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  • Joy Reid quits as Giants fan over Jaxson Dart's Trump introduction.
  • Dart called it an honor to introduce Trump at a rally.
  • Reid criticized Dart for his choice of words during the intro.
  • Linebacker Abdul Carter expressed disappointment with Dart's alignment with Trump.
  • Criticism of Dart includes accusations of racism from media personalities.
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The media personality called the quarterback an "idiot."

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