Overview

• President Trump said he would not have changed the franchise’s name from Redskins to Commanders, calling the original brand more resonant.
• He added that team success could make the Commanders moniker more palatable to fans but reaffirmed his preference for the old name.
• Owner Josh Harris and the NFL maintain the Commanders identity is permanent and embraced by players, staff and military-affiliated supporters.
• Mayor Muriel Bowser warned that City Council delays on budget approval before the July 15 deadline risk voiding the proposed stadium agreement.
• Senator Steve Daines has conditioned his backing of the stadium funding on reinstating the old logo and directing associated revenues to a Native American foundation.