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President Donald Trump criticized the Washington Commanders once again for changing their name, this time at a White House event.
During a ceremony for the signing of an executive order to reinstate the presidential physical fitness test, Trump responded to a question about his recent calls for the franchise to revert to the Redskins name.
“I don’t even know what their current name is,” Trump remarked. “Is it Commanders? Commanders, it’s not a good name.”
Trump referred to the Redskins as a “fabled” team and suggested they should consider returning to their original name.
Trump has also urged the Cleveland Guardians to change their name back to the Indians, reiterating this sentiment at the White House.
“And, I mean, the Cleveland Indians. How about that? That was an original. Original franchise — 1903 or something, 1906. An original the Cleveland Indians, and what do they do? They change the name from Indians.
“What’s wrong with the word ‘Indian?’ You know who is upset about it? The Indians are upset about it. They’re upset about Redskins too. People want the Redskins back, and the Indians want the Redskins back.”
A Washington Redskins fan watches a game. (Getty Images)
Trump has been vocal on social media about his desire for the teams to revert to their original names, and even hinted at the possibility of obstructing funding for Washington’s new $3.7 billion stadium project at the old RFK Stadium site.
The stadium project is currently in the design and negotiation phase, with plans for groundbreaking in 2026 and an expected opening in 2030. The organization is collaborating with the D.C. Council to finalize the agreement.
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