Trump Criticizes Washington Commanders' Name Change and Stadium Deal
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President Donald Trump is threatening to block the $3.7 billion stadium deal for the Washington Commanders if they do not revert to the Redskins name, which he considers offensive. Despite the team's plans to build at RFK Stadium and the recent name change to the Commanders, Trump insists on the original Redskins name, though legal and administrative hurdles may complicate his influence. The team and NFL have stated they will keep the new name.
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