Overview

• On July 20, President Trump posted on Truth Social urging the NFL and Washington Commanders to immediately restore the Redskins name.
• He asserted that “our great Indian people, in massive numbers, want this to happen” and argued the former moniker honored Native American heritage.
• A 2020 poll found more than half of Native Americans objected to the Redskins name and took offense at related fan behaviors such as the tomahawk chop.
• Owner Josh Harris told Fox News in April that the franchise has no intention of reverting to its previous name.
• Advocates like Suzan Harjo describe ‘Redskins’ as a derogatory slur and say the 2022 rebrand closed a dark chapter for Native American communities.