During a recent Washington Commanders game, former President Donald Trump faced a negative reception from the crowd. When shown on the Jumbotron, spectators audibly booed, particularly when he participated in the military Oath of Enlistment. This reaction comes amid reports of potential plans to name the Commanders’ new stadium after Trump, which the former president requested. The appearance, which marked his first regular-season game attendance since 1978, elicited outrage from conservative figures who condemned the fans’ actions.
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AP News reports that former President Donald Trump attended the Washington Commanders’ game against the Detroit Lions, becoming the first sitting president at a regular-season NFL game in nearly 50 years. Trump was met with boos from some spectators and gave lighthearted commentary during the game, even mentioning the team’s plans for a new stadium. This visit follows a trend of high-profile sporting event appearances by Trump, despite past friction with the NFL.
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Multiple sources reveal that Donald Trump is actively pursuing the naming rights for the Washington Commanders’ new $3.7 billion stadium, aiming to have it bear his name. Trump has conveyed his desires to the team’s ownership group and is reportedly leveraging his influence over the government bodies that must approve the project. While the Commanders cannot unilaterally decide on the name, Trump’s ability to potentially slow or obstruct the stadium’s construction through federal agencies grants him significant leverage. Trump is seeking a tribute, similar to other iconic sports venues, rather than a commercial naming deal, and he is expected to discuss the stadium during his upcoming visit to the game.
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Former President Trump has urged the Washington Commanders to revert to their previous name, the “Washington Redskins,” and threatened to block the team’s stadium deal in Washington, D.C., if they refuse. The former president also voiced support for the Cleveland Guardians to change back to the Cleveland Indians, arguing that it honors their heritage. Trump’s statements come after he previously expressed opposition to the name changes, citing that the teams are named after strength and not weakness. These statements are part of a pattern of Trump pushing against the trend of removing names and mascots seen as offensive to Native Americans.
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