President Donald Trump
calls for commanders convey authentic moniker again
‘Get It Finished’
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President Donald Trump is as soon as once more calling on the Washington Commanders to ditch their present identify and return to their former moniker, the Redskins.
The previous president took to Reality Social on Sunday, writing, “The Washington ‘Whatevers’ should IMMEDIATELY change their name back to the Washington Redskins Football Team. There is a big clamoring for this.”
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Trump did not cease there, additionally suggesting the Cleveland Guardians ought to return to their previous identify, the Indians, claiming, “Our great Indian people, in massive numbers, want this to happen.” Trump capped off the submit by urging the groups’ homeowners to “get it done.”
Earlier this yr, when requested whether or not the Commanders ought to revert to the Redskins identify if the franchise strikes again to D.C., Trump prevented a direct reply — however made his opinion clear, saying he thinks it is degrading to the Indian inhabitants.
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The staff formally rebranded because the Commanders in 2022 following years of public strain from Native American teams and civil rights advocates who considered “Redskins” as a racial slur.
The Commanders possession hasn’t commented on Trump’s most up-to-date calls for.
