(21 Jul 2025)
RESTRICTION SUMMARY:
++BEGINS AND ENDS ON SOUNDBITE++
ASSOCIATED PRESS
Washington – 21 July 2025
1. SOUNDBITE (English), Linda Zimmerman, Washington resident:
“They already changed their name one time, now this is the second time. So now you're confusing everybody."
2. SOUNDBITE (English) Ender Tuncay, Washington resident:
“I just rolled my eyes. Him focusing on things that aren't consequential and just trying to distract from the actual issues that are going on.”
3. SOUNDBITE (English) Chon L Smith, Washington resident:
“No, I don't like the 'Redskins' name, you know, I'm part Cherokee Indian, so most of the Cherokees don't like - they think it's a racist name, so...”
4. SOUNDBITE (English) Ender Tuncay, Washington resident:
“I would be fine with him changing the name back. I'd be fine with him keeping the name of the Commanders. But I'd like them to get the new stadium for sure.”
5. SOUNDBITE (English), Linda Zimmerman, Washington resident:
“I think it has a lot to do with power -- being in control."
6. SOUNDBITE (English) Queenie Featherstone, Washington resident:
“When he holds a grip to get his way in doing things, it doesn't make it right.”
7. SOUNDBITE (English) Ford Flemmings, Washington resident:
“Whatever Washington team is, I'm a Washingtonian, so everything Washington for me.”
8. SOUNDBITE (English) Queenie Featherstone, Washington resident:
“The Redskins, the Commanders, whoever they may be, I want to support them.”
++ENDS ON SOUNDBITE++
STORYLINE:
Washingtonians reacting to former President Donald Trump's call for the Commanders to revert to their old name, the Redskins, say they’re largely unfazed by his opinion.
Trump on Sunday threatened to block a stadium deal for the NFL team unless it restores the name, which was retired in 2022 after years of criticism that it was offensive to Native Americans. The team has not responded publicly to his remarks.
The Associated Press spoke with locals in downtown Washington to gauge their reactions.
“I just rolled my eyes. I mean, it’s typical Trump stupidity — him focusing on things that aren’t consequential and trying to distract from the real issues going on,” said Ender Tuncay.
Tuncay said he’s indifferent about the name itself. “I’d be fine with them changing the name back. I’d be fine with them keeping the name Commanders.”
Others, however, view the name Redskins as offensive.
“I’m part Cherokee Indian, so most of the Cherokees don’t think it’s a racist name — so I agree with them,” said resident Chon L. Smith.
A spokesperson for the National Congress of American Indians said Monday the organization was finalizing a statement in response to Trump’s comments.
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