Joy Reid Disavows New York Giants Following Jaxson Dart's Introduction of Donald Trump
Joy Reid, former MSNBC host, announced she is no longer a fan of the New York Giants following quarterback Jaxson Dart’s introduction of former President Donald Trump at a rally in Rockland County on May 22. During a podcast appearance, Reid criticized Dart’s use of the word 'pleasured' in describing the meeting, calling him an 'idiot' and questioning his command of English. She also expressed discomfort with Trump’s perceived monarchical style, stating that Dart’s actions reflected a troubling normalization of Trump’s leadership. Dart responded by emphasizing his respect for the presidency and his family’s military service, acknowledging the political sensitivity of his role as a public figure. Reid’s comments sparked discussion about the intersection of sports, politics, and personal allegiance, with some sources highlighting broader issues of race and athlete activism in their coverage.
Both sources center on Joy Reid’s disavowal of the Giants due to Jaxson Dart’s introduction of Donald Trump, but they frame the incident through different ideological lenses. New York Post focuses on language and symbolic politics, while Fox News emphasizes racial double standards in athlete treatment. Neither source attempts full neutrality, but New York Post provides a more complete factual account.
- ✓ Joy Reid stated she is no longer a fan of the New York Giants due to quarterback Jaxson Dart introducing Donald Trump at a rally.
- ✓ Reid criticized Dart’s use of the word 'pleasured' in describing his meeting with Trump, questioning his language and intelligence.
- ✓ Reid made the comments during an appearance on the MeidasTouch podcast 'On Sunday with Jack Cocchiarella'.
- ✓ Dart defended his decision by citing respect for the presidency and his family’s military service.
- ✓ Reid argued that Trump is not a 'normal president' and compared him to a 'wannabe king'.
Focus of critique
Shifts focus to race and privilege, introducing Reid’s claim about white privilege and historical comparisons to Black athlete activism.
Emphasizes Dart’s language and the symbolic implications of Trump’s leadership.
Treatment of Dart’s explanation
Mentions Dart’s appearance but omits or downplays his reasoning, instead framing the event as a political performance.
Includes Dart’s full statement, including his respect for the office and awareness of political sensitivity.
Editorial stance
Introduces skepticism through rhetorical questions and juxtapositions (e.g., Muhammad Ali), implicitly challenging Reid’s comparison.
Presents Reid’s views with minimal overt pushback, functioning as amplification.
Contextual omissions
Introduces race and privilege as central themes but omits details of Dart’s background and full defense.
Does not mention race or privilege arguments made by Reid.
New York Post
Framing: Frames the event as a political and cultural critique centered on Joy Reid’s rejection of Jaxson Dart’s introduction of Donald Trump, emphasizing discomfort with Dart’s language and Trump’s symbolic role. Positions the incident as a personal breaking point for Reid’s fandom, rooted in broader concerns about authoritarianism and rhetoric.
Tone: Editorialized and critical, with a clear alignment to progressive political values. The tone amplifies Reid’s perspective with minimal counterbalance.
Sensationalism: Headline uses emotionally charged language like 'rants' and 'rips' to characterize Reid’s commentary, framing her remarks as explosive rather than measured critique.
"Joy Reid rants she’s 'former' Giants fan, rips Jaxson Dart as 'idiot'"
Loaded Language: Use of 'wannabe king' to describe Trump introduces a pejorative, dramatizing his leadership style in a way that aligns with Reid’s argument but lacks neutral attribution.
"Donald Trump is trying to be a king"
Framing by Emphasis: Focuses heavily on Dart’s use of 'pleasured' as a linguistic gaffe, using it to question his intelligence and command of English, which becomes a central point of ridicule.
"First of all he didn’t say he was happy he said he was pleasured to meet the president"
Editorializing: The article incorporates Reid’s full argument without presenting counterpoints or contextualizing Dart’s explanation until later, allowing her critique to dominate the narrative.
"Reid rejected arguments that Dart was merely showing respect for the presidency"
Proper Attribution: Quotes are consistently attributed to Reid and Dart, maintaining clarity about source of statements.
"Reid said the appearance was enough to sour her on the franchise she supported growing up"
Fox News
Framing: Frames the event as a politically charged cultural moment highlighting perceived double standards in how athletes are treated based on race and political alignment. Emphasizes Reid’s racial critique and positions her comments as part of a broader discourse on race, patriotism, and athlete activism.
Tone: Opinionated and polemical, with a clear narrative that contrasts Reid’s criticism with perceived hypocrisy in sports media. The tone leans into controversy, particularly through rhetorical questions and implied rebukes.
Cherry-Picking: Selectively highlights Reid’s claim about white privilege and her comparison to Muhammad Ali while omitting Dart’s full explanation of his military family and respect for the office, narrowing the scope of the discussion.
"Later in the rant, Reid suggested Dart benefits from, you guessed it, White privilege"
Appeal to Emotion: Uses emotionally charged comparisons (e.g., Muhammad Ali’s imprisonment) to elevate the stakes of the debate and frame Dart’s actions as trivial in contrast.
"When Muhammad Ali says he won’t go to Vietnam... they just call him unpatriotic and throw him in jail"
Narrative Framing: Presents the story as a moral contrast between principled Black athlete protest and performative white patriotism, shaping the reader’s interpretation through historical analogy.
"The only way to kind of be an acceptable Black athlete is to also wave the flag"
Vague Attribution: Introduces editorial commentary without clear authorship (e.g., 'Wait, what?') to express skepticism, blurring the line between reporting and opinion.
"Wait, what?"
Misleading Context: Suggests that Reid was unbothered by players with violent crime histories, implying inconsistency in her values, though no direct evidence is provided for this claim.
"Apparently, all the players who committed violent crimes were not enough to turn Reid away from the Giants"
New York Post
Provides a more balanced inclusion of both Reid’s critique and Dart’s response, with direct quotes and context about the event and its aftermath.
Fox News
Adds thematic depth regarding race and historical context but omits key elements of Dart’s explanation and introduces unsubstantiated claims, reducing factual completeness.
Joy Reid rants she’s 'former' Giants fan, rips Jaxson Dart as 'idiot' after Trump event
Former MSNBC host Joy Reid says she is no longer a New York Giants fan because Jaxson Dart introduced Trump