Donald Trump has called for the Washington Commanders and Cleveland Guardians to revert to their former names associated with Native American identities. He expressed this on Truth Social, insisting the Commanders should be renamed back to the Redskins and the Guardians back to the Indians. Despite Trump's demands, Josh Harris, part-owner of the Commanders, stated that the new name is permanent. Chris Antonetti, president of the Guardians, has also indicated no plans for a name review. Trump's position includes a threat to obstruct the Commanders' stadium plans unless the name is changed back.
Donald Trump stated that the Washington Commanders should revert to their former name, the Redskins, and also urged the Cleveland baseball team to change back to the Indians.
Josh Harris, co-owner of the Commanders, confirmed earlier that the team's new name is permanent, dismissing any future considerations for changes.
Chris Antonetti, president of the Guardians, indicated that there are no plans to revisit the decision involving the team's name, maintaining its current branding.
Trump threatened to block the Commanders' stadium project at RFK Stadium unless they revert their name, creating a complex legal situation due to recent land transfers.
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