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D.C. Council Schedules Aug. 1 Vote on $3.7B RFK Stadium Project as Trump’s Name Reversion Threat Lingers

Directing $674 million in district revenue over 30 years, the City Council upholds the Commanders’ current branding despite legal barriers to presidential interference.

Jul 24, 2025; Ashburn, VA, USA; A Washington Commanders team flag flies at team headquarters on day two of training camp at OrthoVirginia Training Center at Commanders Park. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Chairman Phil Mendelson announced revisions to the longstanding deal and set an Aug. 1 vote on a $3.7 billion redevelopment of the RFK Stadium site.
  • President Trump has threatened to withhold federal support unless the franchise reverts to the Redskins name, but Congress’s transfer of site control to D.C. limits his authority.
  • NFL rules require league approval for any name change and owner Josh Harris has publicly affirmed that the Commanders identity will remain.
  • General manager Adam Peters said that off-field disputes, including the name debate and stadium politics, do not affect the team’s training camp focus.
  • Mayor Muriel Bowser reaffirmed her backing for the stadium plan regardless of branding, though the measure still faces a 30-day congressional review after Council approval.