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TRUMP’S STADIUM STARE-DOWN: WILL THE REDSKINS RETURN?
EX-PRESIDENT’S THREAT LOOMS OVER WASHINGTON’S NFL FUTURE!
In a jaw-dropping move, former President Donald Trump is putting the screws to Washington’s NFL team! He’s demanding they ditch the “Commanders” and return to the old, controversial name, the Redskins! If they don’t comply, he claims he’ll BLOCK a lucrative new stadium deal that has fans buzzing!
But hold onto your hats, because the drama doesn’t stop there! Trump is also pushing for Cleveland’s baseball team to resurrect its old name, the Indians! He’s spouting off about a “big clamoring for this,” leaving fans and critics alike on the edge of their seats.
COMMANDERS STICK WITH COMMANDERS, BUT FOR HOW LONG?
Despite his outlandish demands, both the Washington Commanders and Cleveland Guardians have made it crystal clear – they’re NOT looking to revert to names that many have deemed offensive. The Commanders and the Guardians embraced their new identities in 2022, but Trump isn’t having any of it!
“I may put a restriction on them,” he railed on social media, “If they don’t change the name back to the original ‘Washington Redskins,’ I WON’T make a deal for their new stadium!”
This fiery ultimatum underscores his drive to reverse the tide of cultural sensitivity that gained momentum during the George Floyd protests. Remember, in 2020, the team dropped the Redskins name amidst a nationwide reckoning on racism and injustice.
A HIGH STAKES STADIUM DEAL IN THE BALANCE!
The stakes couldn’t be higher! A brand-new home at the historic RFK Stadium site is on the line, thanks to a deal hatched earlier this year between the Commanders and D.C. officials. But with Trump’s finger hovering over the trigger, will this dream stadium become a shattered fantasy?
Though President Joe Biden signed a bill transferring the land to D.C., Trump’s voice continues to echo loudly. Could his threats actually derail this huge development? It’s anyone’s guess!
IN CLEVELAND, NO CHANGE IN SIGHT!
Meanwhile, in Cleveland, Guardian’s big boss Chris Antonetti quashed any hopes of reverting to the Indians, stating, “We’re excited about the future as the Guardians.” But are fans feeling the same excitement?
Back in December 2020, the team bid farewell to the Indians name and has been building its brand ever since. Trump, however, isn’t letting up, claiming the current ownership has lost THREE elections because of the name change, and urging them to make a comeback. “Indians are being treated very unfairly. MAKE INDIANS GREAT AGAIN (MIGA)!” he declared in a social media blitz!
THE OWNERSHIP DRAMA UNFOLDS!
New Commanders owner Josh Harris and his group purchased the franchise from Dan Snyder in 2023 – making waves from the get-go by insisting the name wouldn’t change! Meanwhile, Matt Dolan, once linked to the Guardians, swooped into political controversy, but lost his grip on both the team and elections!
And here’s the kicker – both Washington and Cleveland are tied together through minority ownership links. Is there a wider conspiracy at play, or is this just the football drama we all crave?
Stay tuned as this sensational saga of sports, politics, and identity continues to unfold! Will Trump get his way, or will D.C. and Cleveland stand their ground? Only time will tell!
photo credit: fortune.com
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