Overview

• President Trump posted on social media urging ownership to revert the Cleveland Guardians to their former ‘Indians’ nickname, claiming widespread Indigenous support.
• The Lake Erie Native American Council issued a statement deeming his assertion 'wholly untrue' and reaffirming that demeaning mascots harm Indigenous communities.
• Guardians president Chris Antonetti told reporters the organization has no plans to revisit the name and remains focused on building the brand.
• Former manager Terry Francona praised owner Paul Dolan’s decision to adopt the Guardians identity as respectful and said he stands behind the change.
• Local fans and media commentators described the president’s demands as a diversionary tactic to deflect attention from his political and legal controversies.