Abdul Carter publicly criticized teammate Abdul Carter after quarterback Jaxson Dart introduced President Donald Trump at a rally in New York in May 2026. Carter said that Dart, as one of the faces of the franchise, represents the entire team and that he felt obligated to express his disagreement with Trump’s politics and values. Carter described the issue as “bigger than football” and said he wanted both his teammates and the public to know where he stood.
However, Carter later emphasized that there was no personal feud between him and Dart. The two spoke privately, embraced publicly, and agreed to respect each other’s differing views. Carter stated that he did not need an apology from Dart and that mutual respect was more important than political agreement.
Regarding Trump’s later comments about Dart, including praise and controversial remarks that generated media attention, there is no public record of Carter specifically responding to those statements. The focus of Carter’s comments has been on Dart’s decision to appear with Trump, not on Trump’s subsequent remarks about Dart.
In summary: Carter disagreed with Dart’s association with Trump and said so publicly, but he also stressed team unity and maintained that he and Dart remain on good terms despite their political differences.
PureSportsNY: Vernon McKenzie