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Trump Calls for Redskins Name Revival as Harris Reaffirms Commanders Brand and Stadium Approval Looms

D.C. Council’s July 15 decision will determine whether the $3.8 billion RFK stadium project proceeds under pressure from Trump’s federal land leverage claims.

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Overview

  • President Donald Trump said he would have kept the Redskins name and suggested that winning could make the Commanders moniker acceptable, but he still favors restoring the historic brand.
  • Owner Josh Harris reiterated that the franchise is committed to the Washington Commanders identity and has no plans to revert to the Redskins name.
  • D.C. Council faces a July 15 deadline to approve the $3.8 billion RFK redevelopment deal or risk voiding the agreement that would bring the team back to Washington.
  • Trump offered to use federal authority over the RFK site to help secure the stadium land if D.C. Council delays jeopardize the project.
  • Senator Steve Daines said he will support the stadium plan only if the team and NFL agree to honor the old Redskins logo and identity.