Donald Trump isn’t afraid to voice his opinion to millions of people around the world. While most of his opinions are centered around politics, he is very well in-tune with whats happening in the world of sports. Specifically, he loves the NFL.
That being said, he recently made a “controversial” comment about Washington.
“I Wouldn’t” Donald Trump’s Washington Redskins Name Comment Goes Viral (Report)
Jan 20, 2025; Washington, DC, USA; U.S. President Donald Trump speaks as former U.S. President Joe Biden looks on during inauguration ceremonies in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol on January 20, 2025 in Washington, DC. Donald Trump takes office for his second term as the 47th president of the United States. Mandatory Credit: Chip Somodevilla-Pool via Imagn Images
Jan 20, 2025; Washington, DC, USA; U.S. President Donald Trump speaks as former U.S. President Joe Biden looks on during inauguration ceremonies in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol on January 20, 2025 in Washington, DC. Donald Trump takes office for his second term as the 47th president of the United States. Mandatory Credit: Chip Somodevilla-Pool via Imagn Images
In an interview on Sunday, President Donald Trump expressed his opinion about the Washington Commanders’ name:
The original name for the team was the Boston Braves for their first season in 1932 before they became the Boston Redskins in 1933.
The team moved to the capitol of the United States capitol in 1937, becoming the Washington Redskins, a name that would stay until 2020 when they became the Washington Football Team amid scrutiny that the name Redskins was racist toward native americans. In 2022, the team adopted the name Commanders.
There has been talk that new owner Josh Harris could bring the name Redskins back, but Harris has stated that won’t happen.
Lucas Tomlinson of Fox News asked Trump if Washington should switch their name back to Redskins. Trump said he wouldn’t have changed the name to begin with.
“Well, you want me to make a controversial statement? I would,” Trump said. “I wouldn’t have changed the name. It just doesn’t have the same, it doesn’t have the same ring to me. But, you know, winning can make everything sound good. So if they win, all of a sudden the Commanders sounds good, but I wouldn’t have changed the name.”
May 1, 2025; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; President Donald Trump delivers a special commencement address to University of Alabama graduates at Coleman Coliseum. Graduation occurs over the weekend. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Tuscaloosa News
May 1, 2025; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; President Donald Trump delivers a special commencement address to University of Alabama graduates at Coleman Coliseum. Graduation occurs over the weekend. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Tuscaloosa News
Fans on social media tended to agree with Trump.
“The Native Americans were never, as a majority, angry with the Redskins name. Liberal, old, white women were,” wrote a fan.
“That’s my President,” posted another.
“Wow! A really important issue right now,” wrote a poster who thinks there are better issues for Trump to address.
Here is a look at the whole video:
Reporter asks Trump: “Should the @Commanders change the name back to Redskins?”
Trump: “Well….do you want me to make a controversial statement? I would. I wouldn’t have changed the name. It just doesn’t have the same ring to me. But winning makes everything sound good” pic.twitter.com/IpuKfKFuvA
— Tipsy OT (@STX21) July 6, 2025
May 1, 2025; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; An almost full arena greeted President Donald Trump as he delivered a special commencement address to University of Alabama graduates at Coleman Coliseum. Graduation occurs over the weekend. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Tuscaloosa News
May 1, 2025; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; An almost full arena greeted President Donald Trump as he delivered a special commencement address to University of Alabama graduates at Coleman Coliseum. Graduation occurs over the weekend. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Tuscaloosa News
Comments started to flood in when fans heard this:
“NFL might need Trump’s help for a stadium in DC. Hmmmmm. Will the NFL bend the knee?”
“That’s offensive” scream all the people who call him orange”
“Hail to the Redskins & Trump !”
“Of course he does because he is who he is. #Commanders“
Oct 15, 2023; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; A Washington Commanders helmet on the sideline against the Atlanta Falcons in the second half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 15, 2023; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; A Washington Commanders helmet on the sideline against the Atlanta Falcons in the second half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
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