💨 Abstract

In 2025, President Trump's calls for the Washington Commanders and Cleveland Guardians to revert to their old names sparked debate about Native American imagery in sports. Despite pressure, both teams have no plans to change. This discussion follows past controversies and shifts, including the renaming of the Washington Redskins to the Washington Football Team (2020-2021) and their eventual rebranding as the Commanders, and the Cleveland Indians becoming the Guardians.

Courtesy: WTOP Staff