Trump serious about wanting Commanders to revert to Redskins
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The Commanders have not made a public statement since Trump’s comments, but owner Josh Harris reiterated the franchise would not be reverting its name after he took over in 2023.
U.S. President Donald Trump threatened on Sunday to interfere with a deal to build a new football stadium in Washington, D.C., unless the local NFL team, now known as the Commanders, changes its name back to Redskins.
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President Trump is threatening to hold up a stadium deal for Washington’s football team if it doesn’t restore its old name.
Scott Turner, the HUD secretary and former Washington Redskins defensive back, backed President Donald Trump's push to change the Commanders' nickname.
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Stephen A. Smith strongly criticized Donald Trump for suggesting the Washington Commanders revert to their former name, Redskins. Smith accused Trump
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President Donald Trump has called for the Washington Commanders and Cleveland Guardians to change their names back to the Redskins and Indians.
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President Donald Trump threatened to put a "restriction" on the Washington Commanders' plans to build a new stadium in D.C. over refusal to revert back to their old name.
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The president has sought to impose his political will on a variety of sports in the U.S. His threats to the Commanders and Guardians are the latest example.