US EditionTrump Threatens Stadium Deal to Force Commanders and Guardians to Revert to Former Names
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, JUL 21 – President Trump demands the Washington Commanders revert to the Redskins name and threatens to block a $2.7 billion stadium deal, citing increased team value and fan support.
- On Sunday, President Donald Trump wrote on Truth Social demanding the immediate return of the Redskins name and threatened to block the stadium deal if the Commanders do not comply.
- Following the 2019 season, the Washington Football Team dropped the Redskins name amid a national debate on cultural sensitivity and racial justice, leading to the current controversy.
- In Washington, the Commanders and D.C. government announced a stadium deal, meanwhile Trump also claimed Native Americans `in massive numbers` want the Cleveland Guardians to revert to the Cleveland Indians.
- Commanders owner Josh Harris reiterated no intention to revert, while Guardians president Chris Antonetti dismissed calls, focusing on future branding.
- Ahead of the August recess, the District of Columbia Council will vote on the RFK Stadium redevelopment after public hearings on July 29-30, and Trump's authority to block the deal remains to be seen.
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