Stephen A. Smith Calls Out Donald Trump's 'Petty' Clout Chasing Over Team Name Nonsense

When President Trump engages with sports topics, it's seldom to benefit the games themselves. His involvement during the contentious Colin Kaepernick protests highlighted tensions across all sports, particularly during his confrontations with figures like LeBron James. Amid a shaky economy, Trump has turned his focus to pressuring the NFL’s Washington Commanders and MLB’s Cleveland Guardians, urging them to revert to names historically offensive to the Native American community.On July 20, Trump proclaimed on Truth Social that the Native American populace demands a return to former team names. He insisted, “GET IT DONE!!!” and called for immediate name changes, claiming widespread support for the shifts. Furthermore, he threatened to impede the Commanders’ stadium plans if the name return didn’t happen, arguing the franchise’s value hinges on reconsidering its identity.Despite Trump’s claims, both franchises established new identities, leaving past controversies behind. Cleveland's leadership expressed no interest in changing names, focusing on their future as the Guardians.