President Trump has threatened to delay a new stadium deal for Washington's NFL team unless it reverts to its former name, the Redskins, previously deemed offensive to Native Americans. He also suggested that Cleveland's baseball team should return to its old name, the Indians. The Washington Commanders and Cleveland Guardians have no intention of changing their names. Trump's stance reflects a broader attempt to reverse changes made in response to cultural sensitivity discussions. A stadium deal has been announced to build a new home for the Commanders at RFK Stadium's site.
Trump emphasized that the Washington football team would be "much more valuable" if it restored its original name, the Redskins, pointing to a claim of significant public support for such a change.
The Commanders and the District of Columbia government announced a deal earlier this year to build a new stadium at the site of the old RFK Stadium, where the franchise played for over thirty years.
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