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In political and cultural headlines, Donald Trump has urged sports franchises to revert to their traditional team names that have been deemed controversial or offensive. Specifically, he advocates for the Washington Redskins to reclaim their original name, which was retired in 2020 amid protests over cultural sensitivity. Trump also pushed for the Cleveland Guardians to restore the Indians moniker.
He argues that modern "political correctness" has gone too far and that the investment in these logos and identities makes rebranding unlikely unless there's a significant cultural shift. However, polls suggest that a large majority of Native Americans are indifferent or supportive of the current team names, indicating that the widespread outrage is largely driven by non-indigenous advocacy.