Bomani Jones is the newest commentator to voice disapproval of Jaxson Dart for bringing in Donald Trump, calling it ’embarrassing.’

Recently, New York Giants quarterback Jackson Dart has found himself at the center of conversation during the 2026 NFL offseason. This is particularly notable among commentators and media who tend to lean politically one way or another, which can heavily shape opinions about certain players.

Dart made headlines for introducing President Donald Trump at a recent rally, delivering a brief speech that seemed to go unnoticed by some. This action has sparked a wave of criticism, notably different from what athletes typically face when they endorse left-leaning politicians.

Take former NFL player and current analyst Emmanuel Acho, who remarked it was “pretty stupid” for Dart to feature Trump at the event. It’s hard to imagine Dart would have attracted the same backlash if he had introduced Barack Obama, Joe Biden, or Kamala Harris.

Then there’s Bomani Jones, a former ESPN commentator, who has also criticized Dart while seeming to overlook similar endorsements from other athletes.

Jones stated, “I don’t care about the politics of athletes… Yes, I do,” during a recent episode of his podcast. He posed a question: would fans really stop supporting the Giants because of Dart’s political leanings? Probably not, but it seems disingenuous to say it doesn’t matter.

He further expressed doubt about whether the commentary from Abdul-Carter would actually disrupt the Giants’ locker room dynamics. “NFL locker rooms are rowdy, segregated, and filled with players of varying political beliefs, including Trump supporters.” That’s just the reality of how the league operates.

But then, Jones launched a critique directed at Dart, implying that Dart was somehow bringing embarrassment to his teammates and suggesting that confronting Trump is a far more serious infraction than just endorsing any other politician.

“Take that monkey away. He’s giving us trouble,” Jones remarked, perhaps alluding to the unique challenges that come with associating with Trump. He noted that while Trump might not be like other politicians, the reactions to endorsing him seem harsher than for others, like Curtis Sliwa during the mayoral race.

What’s interesting here is how some left-leaning commentators approach Trump with exaggerated disdain, crafting rules of engagement based on skewed perceptions. Remember when they compared Mitt Romney to Hitler? It’s not surprising Dart would get flak for introducing a right-wing figure, considering that sports media is largely swayed by leftist viewpoints.

As a point of contrast, Jones likely wouldn’t challenge Abdul-Carter for sharing a platform with Kamala Harris, given that he aligns with her views and policies. He seems unable to acknowledge that a notable chunk of the population agrees with Trump’s agenda, despite the fact that he secured a significant number of states in the last election.

It’s a predictable and oddly absurd situation—just another reflection of the current state of political discourse in sports commentary.