Trump threatens stadium deal if ‘Redskins' name is not reinstated
The team dropped the name in 2020 after it was considered offensive and racist towards Native Americans.
In April of 2025, the Commanders agreed to a deal to build a multi-billion-dollar stadium at RFK Stadium.
On Trump social, Trump floated the idea of restricting the stadium deal if the team does not change its name back to the Washington Redskins.
'I may put a restriction on them that if they don't change the name back to the original Washington Redskins and get rid of the ridiculous moniker Washington Commanders I won't make a deal for them to build a stadium in Washington."
"The team would be much more valuable and the deal would be more exciting for everyone."
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