Trump Threatens Commanders' Stadium Deal Over Redskins Name Controversy

President Donald Trump is threatening to hold up the Commanders' stadium deal if the team does not change its name back to the Redskins, which is considered offensive to Native Americans. Trump made the statement on his Truth Social account, mentioning that he may restrict the deal if the name is not reverted. The Commanders plan to build a new $3.7 billion stadium at the site of the old RFK Stadium in Washington, D.C. It remains unclear how Trump could impact the deal, given that control of the land was passed to the District of Columbia earlier this year.

Trump also called for the Cleveland Guardians to change their name back to the Indians, but both franchises have expressed their intention to keep their current monikers. The Guardians' president of baseball operations emphasized the brand they have built over the years. The Commanders' owner has reiterated that the team will not be changing its name despite Trump's comments.

Trump's stance on the Commanders' name comes after he previously praised the plans for the new stadium during an event at the Oval Office. Despite his positive remarks about the stadium location, Trump is firm on his demand for the team to revert to their original name.