This is painful to watch.
I always have an issue with anyone using veterans in their family as a shield for their own actions.
That said, I don’t think this statement will unify the team, remove the distraction, or put it to bed.
Dart (and now, the team, because of his selfish decision alone) will have to deal with this all season. And probably for his whole career—and any team he’s on. Forever. Unless he condemns Trump.
Especially because you can be damn sure Trump will keep bringing it up. Trump will never let it go. Never.
This is what happens when you stand with Trump. And when you put him ahead of your team. Any team.
Trump contaminates and consumes anything he touches.
And unfortunately for me and all Giants fans, that now includes our QB and entire franchise. And history will judge him and anyone who stood with Trump poorly.
Teachable moment, kids.
Jaxson Dart issues a detailed statement on his decision to introduce Donald Trump and the impact that it has had on the Giants and his teammates