Trump, White House and Washington Commanders
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President Trump can't unilaterally block a stadium deal for the Washington Commanders to return to DC. But he has ways he can try to intervene.
While talking to reporters on Monday, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said President Donald Trump was "serious" about his threat to the Washington Commanders football team, specifically that the team should revert back to its former name or he "may put a restriction" on the team.
President Trump has reignited the debate over the Washington Commanders team name, the latest example of the president using sports in his second term to expand his influence and impact on
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Trump calls for Redskins and Cleveland Indians to change names back: ‘Times are different now’
"Times are different now than they were three or four years ago. We are a Country of passion and common sense. OWNERS, GET IT DONE!!!" Trump said.
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Total Pro Sports on MSNVIDEO: White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt Unleashes Huge Truth Bomb on Trump’s Bold Move Against the Washington Commanders
President Donald Trump is not playing around regarding the Washington Commanders. The Commanders have had a busy offseason, including trading for left tackle Laremy Tunsil and wide receiver Deebo Samuel to bolster one of the top offenses in the NFL from a year ago.
Washingtonians reacting to Donald Trump's call for the Commanders to change their name back to Redskins are not putting much stock into the president's opinion on the matter.