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Trump Calls on Washington Commanders & Cleveland Guardians to Resume Using Old Team Names

HeadlineJul 21, 2025

President Trump is threatening to block a new stadium deal for the Washington Commanders football team unless the team restores its old name, the Redskins. Trump also called for the Cleveland Guardians baseball team to resume using its old name, the Indians. Both teams had changed their names following years of protest by Native American groups.

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