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In a recent White House event, former President Donald Trump took another jab at the Washington Commanders, criticizing the team’s controversial name change. During a ceremony focused on revitalizing the presidential physical fitness test, Trump responded to a question about his ongoing calls for the franchise to revert to its original name, the Redskins.
"I don’t even know what the hell their last name is," Trump remarked. "It’s Commanders or something? Is it Commanders? Commanders, it’s not a good name."
Trump referred to the Redskins as "fabled" and encouraged the team to "bring back the name." His criticism didn’t stop there; he also revisited his previous remarks about the Cleveland Guardians, urging them to revert to their former name, the Indians.
"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," Trump stated. "What’s wrong with the word ‘Indian?’ You know who’s 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."
Recently, Trump has made headlines by suggesting that he might oppose funding for the Washington Commanders’ new $3.7 billion stadium project, which is set to be built at the site of the former RFK Stadium. Currently, the project is in the design and negotiation stages, with groundbreaking anticipated 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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About the Author: Jackson Thompson is a seasoned sports writer for Fox News Digital, having previously contributed to ESPN and Business Insider. He has covered major events like the Super Bowl and NBA Finals and has had the opportunity to interview legendary athletes, including Usain Bolt, Rob Gronkowski, Jerry Rice, Troy Aikman, Mike Trout, David Ortiz, and Roger Clemens.
