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Native Americans rail against Trump's call to change Commanders' name back.
WASHINGTON, D.C., JUL 22 – Trump demands Washington Commanders revert to 'Redskins' name, threatening to block a $3.7 billion stadium deal amid ongoing debates over racial sensitivity in sports.
- On July 20, President Donald Trump urged the Washington Commanders to reinstate their former name, warning he may block funding for a proposed stadium in Washington, D.C.
- Two Native American groups on July 21 condemned Trump's stadium threat, with the National Congress of American Indians calling the revival of racist mascots an affront.
- President Donald Trump also called on the Cleveland Guardians to revert their name, claiming `our great Indian people` want it to happen.
- Commanders owner Josh Harris affirmed the team's commitment to its current identity, while Phil Mendelson focused on securing the best deal for District taxpayers.
- Under home-rule provisions, Trump could influence federal funding or approvals tied to the stadium but lacks direct authority to block it.
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Native American NFL Player Backs Trump's Name Change Push
Retired Washington Redskins star Jason Buck, a Native American, told TMZ Sports that he fully endorses President Donald Trump’s plan to restore the franchise’s old name after it was rebranded at the behest of woke activists. The Redskins changed their name to the Washington Football Team in 2020 after years of pressure from left-wing activists, who claimed it was offensive to Native Americans. The name was eventually changed to the Washington Co…
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