Donald Trump sparks outrage by demanding Washington Commanders name reversal request
On July 20, 2025, President
Donald Trump
used his Truth Social account to call for an immediate change of the NFL's Washington Commanders back to the Washington Redskins and MLB's Cleveland Guardians back to the Cleveland Indians.
He wrote that 'our great Indian people, in massive numbers, want this to happen' and urged team owners to 'GET IT DONE!!!' Trump argued that restoring the old titles would honour Indigenous heritage rather than erase it.
US President Donald Trump urges Washington Commanders to return to Redskins name
US President Trump's post appeared on Sunday, July 20, on Truth Social, a platform he launched after leaving office. He declared that the Washington 'Whatever's' must 'IMMEDIATELY change their name back to the Washington Redskins Football Team' and added that fans are clamouring for the move .
He also insisted that the Cleveland Indians name carry more history than the current Guardians label, though baseball's 'original six' term applies to hockey, not baseball . Donald Trump said the renaming is not about disrespect but preserving 'heritage and prestige' for Native Americans.
US President Donald Trump also wants Cleveland Guardians to bring back Indians name
The football franchise began as the Boston Braves in 1932, became the Boston Redskins in 1933, and moved to Washington in 1937.
The club used the Redskins name until 2020, briefly played as the Washington Football Team, then rebranded to Commanders in 2022 after criticism of the old name's offensiveness.
Cleveland dropped 'Indians' and its 'Chief Wahoo' logo after 2021, adopting Guardians to respect calls against racial stereotypes. Both owners, Josh Harris of Washington and Chris Antonetti of Cleveland, have said they plan no further changes.
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Despite Donald Trump's request, neither franchise has signalled a reversal. Commanders owner Josh Harris told reporters in February that the new name embodies modern values and team spirit. Guardians president Chris Antonetti has similarly defended the current identity, saying it unites players and supporters under a fresh banner.
FAQs
1. When did Donald Trump call for the Washington Redskins name return?
On July 20, 2025, Trump posted the demand on Truth Social.
2. Why did the Redskins and Indians change their team names?
They changed names due to criticism that the old names were offensive to Native Americans.
3. Who owns the Washington Commanders and Cleveland Guardians?
Josh Harris owns the Commanders; Chris Antonetti leads the Guardians.
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