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Trump Demands Sports Teams Restore Former Native American Names

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JUL 21

Above: A Washington Redskins helmet on a field in 2019. Image copyright: All-Pro Reels via Wikimedia Commons

story last updated JUL 21

The Spin

Pro-Trump narrative

These name changes were woke overreach that ironically stripped away Native American heritage and pride, as the original names celebrate the honor and recognition of Native peoples. Corporate pressure and cancel culture forced these unnecessary changes during the racial tensions of 2020, and they should be changed back immediately.

Daily Caller Breitbart

Anti-Trump narrative

The old names were racial slurs that caused harm to Native American communities for decades. Teams made the right decision to evolve beyond offensive terminology that perpetuated harmful stereotypes. Changing the names back to please Trump's whims would be absurd and problematic. The current names should remain as is.

Daily Mail Guardian