The New York Giants' locker room is suddenly the center of a political storm, and it's not because of anything that happened on the field. Pass rusher Abdul Carter is catching heat from all sides—including from a top advisor to President Donald Trump—after he publicly blasted his own quarterback, Jaxson Dart, for introducing the president at a rally in Suffern, New York.
Dart, who turned heads during a stellar rookie campaign, took the stage Friday to introduce Trump, calling it an honor and a privilege. The moment was widely shared, and while some fans cheered, others—including Carter—were less than impressed.
“Thought this s— was AI, what we doing man,” Carter posted on X, making it clear he wasn't a fan of his teammate's political appearance.
That post didn't sit well with Alex Bruesewitz, a senior advisor to Trump. Bruesewitz fired back hard, accusing Carter of trying to score cheap points with the woke crowd instead of handling things like a professional.
“Rather than picking up the phone and calling his teammate like a man, he runs straight to the internet to score cheap points with the woke crowd all in a blatant attempt to publicly embarrass Jaxson Dart and create a rift in the locker room,” Bruesewitz wrote. “Pathetic behavior from Abdul Carter. Carter should apologize to his team.”
The criticism didn't stop there. Giants legend and two-time Super Bowl champion Lawrence Tynes also took aim at Carter, reminding everyone that the locker room is supposed to be a sacred space where differences are set aside for a common goal.
“The locker room is a sacred place because it brings together everyone from all walks of life and beliefs for one common goal,” Tynes said. “Calling a teammate out publicly for his political views and to get attention is nasty work.”
Carter has yet to respond to Tynes or Bruesewitz. The situation adds another layer to the ongoing debate about athletes mixing sports and politics, a topic that continues to divide fans and players alike.
Dart, meanwhile, hasn't commented on the backlash from his teammate. But the ripple effects are already being felt across the Giants organization, raising questions about team chemistry and whether this public spat will linger into the season.
For now, all eyes are on Carter to see if he'll address the mounting criticism—or double down. One thing's for sure: this story isn't going away quietly.
