US EditionTrump Threatens Stadium Deal to Force Commanders and Guardians to Revert to Former Names
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, JUL 21 – Trump demands Washington Commanders and Cleveland Guardians revert to former names, threatening to block a $3 billion stadium deal for the Commanders if they refuse, citing tradition and political concerns.
- On Sunday, July 20, 2025, President Donald Trump demanded the Washington Commanders revert to the Redskins, warning he would block their stadium deal in Washington, D.C.
- According to the Washington Post, polls found most Native Americans were not offended by the original Redskins name, while Congress transferred control of the RFK Stadium site earlier this year, but the D.C. Council missed its vote deadline.
- Donald Trump urged the Cleveland Guardians to revert to the Indians, noting Matt Dolan's political losses after the change and declaring `Our great Indian people, in massive numbers, want this to happen`.
- Both the White House and congressional leaders said RFK Stadium approval could be expedited if the Commanders revert their name, and Mayor Muriel Bowser faces Council approval for the deal.
- In April, the Commanders agreed to redevelop the RFK Stadium site into a stadium and housing, funded with $2.7 billion from the team and $1.1 billion from Washington.
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