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Stephen A. Smith: Trump’s Commanders comments ‘petty’ and ‘evasive’

WASHINGTON, D.C., JUL 22 – Stephen A. Smith says Trump is using the Washington Commanders’ name dispute to divert attention from Epstein-related investigations amid stalled $2.7 billion stadium plans, analysts said.

  • On Jul 21st, 2025, former President Donald Trump demanded the Washington Commanders revert to 'Redskins', threatening to block federal support for their planned stadium.
  • On Monday, Stephen A. Smith said `I think it's the president being petty`, arguing Trump is diverting attention from Epstein files.
  • Following Trump’s weekend threat, the $2.7 billion RFK Stadium deal was already fragile, with D.C. budget disputes adding new timeline uncertainty.
  • Committee chair James Comer urged local officials to finalize the stadium plan without delay, noting Josh Harris's acquisition in 2023.
  • With NFL clubs reporting to training camps today, the Commanders' 2022 rebrand faces renewed debate.
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Commanders GM says non-football topics such as President Trump's comments don't reach him

Washington’s NFL franchise used to be in the news all the time for reasons other than football.

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The Spun broke the news in Los Angeles, United States on Monday, July 21, 2025.
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