US President Donald Trump has urged Washington Commanders owner Josh Harris to immediately change the team’s name back to the Washington Redskins Football Team. In a social media post, Trump stated that there is a “big clamoring” for this change and cited the support of Native American communities as evidence.
Trump’s call comes amid a growing movement to revive the use of names considered derogatory by some groups. The Cleveland Guardians, which were previously known as the Indians, are an example of a team already undergoing name changes due to public pressure.
Former columnist Charles Krauthammer pointed out in 2013 that words and times change, and things that were once acceptable may no longer be. It is unclear whether the Commanders will comply with Trump’s request or face alternative pressures from fans, owners, or the league itself. A potential new stadium deal may also tie to a name change.
Source: https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/president-trump-wants-commanders-to-immediately-return-to-former-name