Trump Urges Washington and Cleveland Sports Teams to Revert to Native American Names
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Trump Urges Washington and Cleveland Sports Teams to Revert to Native American Names
The Commanders dropped their “Redskins’ name in 2020 amid pressure from corporate sponsors. Native American groups argued that the team’s name and logo amplified racist stereotypes. Mr. Trump also urged the Cleveland Guardians baseball team, which changed its name from the Cleveland Indians in 2021.
The Commanders dropped their “Redskins” name in 2020 amid pressure from corporate sponsors and after lobbying by Native American groups, who argued that the team’s name and logo amplified racist stereotypes.
On Sunday morning, as he played golf at his club in Washington, Mr. Trump posted a message on Truth Social pushing the team to reverse course.
“The Washington ‘Whatever’s’ should IMMEDIATELY change their name back to the Washington Redskins Football Team,” Mr. Trump wrote. In his posts, Mr. Trump also urged the Cleveland Guardians baseball team, which changed its name from the Cleveland Indians in 2021, to follow suit.