Donald Trump cites Jaxson Dart to argue against biological men in women’s sports

President Donald Trump met New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart at a White House event on May 22, 2026. During the press briefing he recalled joking, “He’s a big, strong guy, and I said, ‘How do you think you’d do at women’s sports?’ And he said, ‘Pretty good, sir.’ … He would have been the greatest athlete in the history of women’s sports,” using the exchange to illustrate his view that biological males should be excluded from women’s sporting competitions.

The comment sparked immediate backlash from Giants fans, media personalities and teammates, including defensive lineman Abdul Carter, who questioned the authenticity of the video on social media. Dart defended his meeting, saying he respected the president and did not realize the remark was a joke. The incident occurred as the U.S. Supreme Court prepares to decide two key cases on transgender athletes in girls’ and women’s sports later this month.

The controversy highlights the ongoing political debate over gender‑identity policies in athletics and may influence public opinion ahead of upcoming midterm elections.