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Commanders’ $3.7B RFK Stadium Plan Remains on Course Despite Trump’s Name Ultimatum

Federal statutes grant the District exclusive control over RFK redevelopment, ensuring the project advances to a council vote with the Commanders concentrating on training camp.

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LANDOVER, MD - NOVEMBER 24: A general view of the Washington Redskins logo at center field before a game between the Detroit Lions and Redskins at FedExField on November 24, 2019 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • President Trump publicly threatened to block the District’s $3.7 billion RFK Stadium redevelopment unless the team reclaims its former “Redskins” name.
  • Under a December 2024 law transferring RFK land to local control, only the D.C. Council can approve the 99-year lease for the new stadium.
  • Even after council approval, procedural hurdles include a 30-day congressional review, an Interior Department environmental agreement and final design sign-off from the National Capital Planning Commission.
  • Managing partner Josh Harris has affirmed that the Commanders name will not change; GM Adam Peters said non-football controversies will not distract the team’s training camp preparations.
  • D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser and council members back the project for its economic and cultural benefits as they prepare for a vote in the coming weeks.