US EditionTrump on Commanders name change: ‘Winning can make everything sound good’
WASHINGTON NFL FRANCHISE (WASHINGTON, D.C. AREA), JUL 7 – Donald Trump supports reverting the Washington Commanders' name to Redskins despite its racial slur controversy, opposing the 2020 change driven by protests and sponsor pressure.
- The Washington Football Team retired the Redskins name in July 2020 and adopted the Commanders name in February 2022.
- The renaming followed years of protests and national debate over the former name's racial implications and pressure from sponsors.
- In February 2022, Commanders owner Josh Harris confirmed that the team would keep its new name despite some fans expressing disappointment and wanting to bring back the Redskins identity.
- President Donald Trump said, "I wouldn't have changed the name," adding, "Winning can make everything sound good," while noting the Commanders have played two NFL seasons.
- A proposed stadium deal near RFK site requires D.C. Council approval amid taxpayer cost concerns near $1 billion, and the Commanders may seek Trump's help for the project.
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Donald Trump claims Commanders should NEVER have changed controversial NFL name
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