**Trump Critiques Washington Commanders’ Name Change at White House Event**
Former President Donald Trump recently expressed his discontent with the Washington Commanders’ name change during a White House event. While signing an executive order to reinstate the presidential physical fitness test, Trump responded to inquiries about his calls for the franchise to revert to its former 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.” He referred to the Redskins as a “fabled” name and urged the team to consider bringing it back.
Trump also reiterated his stance on the Cleveland Guardians, advocating for a return to the name Indians. “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.”
Recently, Trump has taken to social media to voice his opinions on the name changes and even hinted at potentially blocking funding for the Washington Commanders’ new $3.7 billion stadium project, which is currently in the design and negotiation phase. Groundbreaking is expected in 2026, with the stadium anticipated to open in 2030. The organization is collaborating with the D.C. Council to finalize the deal.
**FAQ**
**Q: What did Trump say about the Washington Commanders’ name?**
A: Trump criticized the name “Commanders,” calling it not a good name and suggested that the team should revert to its former name, the Redskins.
