The proposed $3.7 billion plan to build a new stadium for the Washington Commanders at the RFK Stadium site in Washington, D.C., is facing delays and uncertainty amid political disagreements and procedural hurdles. Mayor Muriel Bowser has warned that any delays in the D.C. Council's approval could jeopardize the entire project and potentially lead the franchise to consider relocating. D.C. Council Chairman Phil Mendelson has moved to separate the stadium deal from the city's 2026 budget discussions, scheduling public hearings to allow for more scrutiny of the proposal. Despite efforts to advance the deal, the Council is unlikely to meet Bowser's July deadline for approval, with a key vote on financing postponed to July 15 and much of the legislation removed from the immediate agenda. The Commanders have expressed concern over the timeline, warning that delays threaten construction and the stadium's planned opening by 2030. Concurrently, former President Donald Trump has publicly demanded that the Washington Commanders revert to their former name, the Redskins, which was changed in 2020 due to its racial connotations. Trump stated he would block the stadium deal unless the team restored the old name, a stance that has reignited controversy and drawn criticism from Native American groups and others. The Commanders have indicated they are not considering a name change. The D.C. Council is expected to vote on an updated stadium plan by August 1 as negotiations continue amid these tensions.