U.S. President Donald Trump has called for the NFL’s Washington Commanders to revert to their former name, the Redskins, threatening to interfere with a new stadium deal if they do not comply. He also urged the MLB’s Cleveland Guardians to restore their historic name, the Indians, citing a perceived demand for both name changes despite their current branding being chosen to avoid offense to Native Americans.
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B.C. premier slams U.S. ambassador for saying Trump thinks Canadian boycotts are 'nasty'
B.C. Premier David Eby criticized U.S. leadership for their lack of awareness regarding the offensiveness of their comments, particularly citing the U.S. ambassador to Canada’s remark about President Donald Trump perceiving Canadians as "nasty" due to U.S. boycotts. Eby's response underscores the tension in Canada-U.S. relations stemming from such diplomatic statements. Want More Context? 🔎
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