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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 July 21, 2025, President Donald Trump demanded the Washington Commanders change their name and threatened to block their new stadium deal in D.C.
- Trump’s demand followed the franchise’s 2020 name change from Redskins, a nickname deemed offensive to Native Americans, while new ownership supports retaining the current name.
- Commanders managing partner Josh Harris affirmed the current name will stay, and general manager Adam Peters emphasized the team focuses on season preparations amid ongoing stadium plans.
- ESPN analyst Stephen A. Smith criticized Trump’s comments as petty and evasive, arguing they distract from calls to release the Jeffrey Epstein files tied to Trump’s campaign promises.
- The controversy highlights tensions between political posturing and sports management while the Commanders advance their roster and await city council approval for the stadium lease.
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