Trump wants NFL's Commanders to revert to Redskins, threatens Washington D.C. stadium deal

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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