Dez Bryant defends Jaxson Dart's Trump introduction, says he doesn't understand 'the hate' from critics

Shawne Merriman explains how the Giants locker room will be affected after Abdul Carter called out Jaxson Dart on X following his introduction of president Trump.

One former NFL star has weighed in on New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart’s introduction of President Donald Trump, which sparked some controversy after his teammate, Abdul Carter, publicly ridiculed the move by his signal caller.

Dez Bryant, the All-Pro wide receiver who spent the majority of his nine-year career with the Dallas Cowboys, took to social media himself to say he doesn’t get "the hate" Dart got for introducing Trump at a rally last week.

"I really don’t understand the hate Jaxon [sic] Dart got for introducing President Trump. Good or bad..if you support Trump or not..you’re in a lose lose situation," Bryant wrote on X. "Politics and religion are difficult for sports. Folks have the right to believe in whatever the f--- they want.

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Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant runs with the football during an NFL game against the New York Giants at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on Oct. 19. (Albert Pena/Icon Sportswire)

"I don’t know..I just live by a code..As long as it’s not interfering with my s---..do whatever you want because you’ve got to take whatever you’re on up with God. I’m too much of a sinner to be judgmental and political."

Dart, Carter, head coach John Harbaugh and backup quarterback Jameis Winston all spoke on the situation Friday, with Dart and Carter embracing as they switched spots at the podium.

The Giants wanted to showcase there was no animosity in the locker room, but both Dart and Carter held their ground on their stance.

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