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Forget housing & war; Trump’s priority? Sports team names
On July 20, 2025, Donald Trump took to Truth Social to demand that the Washington Commanders and Cleveland Guardians return to their old names, "Redskins" and "Indians." He even threatened to block a multi-billion-dollar stadium project if they didn’t comply. This isn't about "heritage"; it's authoritarianism wrapped in nostalgia. Indigenous communities fought for these name changes for years. Trump's move isn’t just tone-deaf; it’s dangerous. While the world faces crises like war, climate change, and economic collapse, Trump is busy gaslighting the country over sports names. Priorities? Or power play?