Key facts
- Donald Trump spoke with reporters at the White House on Thursday.
- Trump discussed a recent meeting with New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart.
- Trump suggested Dart would be a great athlete in women's sports.
- Dart later clarified his intentions were to respect the office of the president.
- Defensive lineman Abdul Carter expressed surprise at the interaction.
President Donald Trump, speaking to reporters at the White House on Thursday, recounted a conversation he had with New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart. Trump stated that he asked Dart how he thought he would perform in women's sports, to which Dart reportedly replied, 'Pretty good, sir.' Trump then suggested that Dart would have been 'the greatest athlete in the history of women's sports.' This remark has drawn criticism from some Giants fans and teammate Abdul Carter. Dart, who had previously met Trump in New York, later explained that his intention was to respect the office of the president, regardless of political affiliation. He acknowledged that politics are sensitive and that his role as starting quarterback carries responsibility. Carter initially questioned the authenticity of a video of Dart and Trump, suggesting it might be AI-generated. However, Dart and Carter later spoke and reconciled, emphasizing their mutual support and shared experiences. Trump also reportedly stated that keeping biological males out of women's sports is a '90-10 issue.' The Supreme Court is expected to rule on cases involving transgender athletes in sports this month.