Giants Hire Ravens' John Harbaugh After Trump's Public Endorsement

Harbaugh recounts his surprise at President Trump's push for the Giants to hire him.

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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The New York Giants have hired former Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh, who was publicly endorsed for the job by former President Donald Trump. Harbaugh, who led the Ravens to a Super Bowl victory in 2012, was surprised by Trump's aggressive push for the Giants to hire him after he parted ways with the Ravens earlier this year.

Why it matters

Harbaugh is considered one of the top head coaches in the NFL, so his hiring by the Giants is a significant move that could help turn around the struggling franchise. Trump's public endorsement also adds an unusual political element to the story.

The details

Harbaugh, who had a 180-113 regular-season record and one Super Bowl title in 18 years with the Ravens, was fired by the team earlier this year despite their regular-season success. The Giants quickly hired him, and during the process, Trump took to social media to urge the team to bring on Harbaugh. Harbaugh said the endorsement from the former president 'did surprise' him, with his phone 'bing, bing, bing' after Trump's comments.

  • In January 2026, the Ravens and Harbaugh parted ways.
  • Shortly after, the Giants hired Harbaugh as their new head coach.
  • On February 13, 2026, Harbaugh appeared on Fox News and discussed Trump's endorsement.

The players

John Harbaugh

The new head coach of the New York Giants, who previously spent 18 seasons as the head coach of the Baltimore Ravens, winning a Super Bowl title in 2012.

Donald Trump

The former President of the United States, who publicly urged the Giants to hire Harbaugh after he parted ways with the Ravens.

Jaxson Dart

The Giants' young quarterback who could thrive under Harbaugh's coaching.

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What they’re saying

“It did surprise me!”

— John Harbaugh, Head Coach, New York Giants (Fox News)

What’s next

The Giants will look to build around their young talent, including quarterback Jaxson Dart, as Harbaugh takes over as the new head coach.

The takeaway

Harbaugh's hiring by the Giants, coupled with the unexpected endorsement from former President Trump, adds an intriguing dynamic to the team's future. The Giants are hoping Harbaugh can help turn the franchise around and make them a contender in the coming years.