President Donald Trump said on Sunday that the Washington Commanders should never have abandoned the "Redskins" nickname and that he would support returning to the former moniker. "I wouldn’t have changed the name. It just doesn’t have the same ring to me," he told reporters, adding that on-field success could eventually make the current name more palatable to fans. The Commanders adopted their new identity in 2022 after dropping the Redskins name, which many Native Americans consider a slur. Controlling owner Josh Harris has repeatedly ruled out a reversion, saying earlier this year that the club is “moving forward with the Commanders name.” Team officials told multiple outlets on Monday that Trump’s remarks do not alter that stance. Trump’s comments came as the franchise seeks local approval to build a new stadium on the site of RFK Stadium in Washington. The $3.8 billion plan still requires a vote by the D.C. Council, expected before 15 July. The president said the federal government ultimately controls the land and offered to help broker the deal, a step that could give him leverage in any discussions over the club’s branding.