"The US president has apparently let it be known to the ownership group of the Washington Commanders that he wants the team's new stadium, which is scheduled to open in 2030, to take his name. It's what the president wants, and it will probably happen, a senior White House official told ESPN. Not quite. While the franchise was a dominant force in the 1980s, its last Super Bowl appearance came in the 1991 season."
"So why would want Trump want to be associated with them? Good point what would Trump have in common with a team with a dubious history with women and minorities? Having said that, the move would give Trump two things he enjoys: power and revenge. The NFL is by far the most popular league in America, as well as the richest in the world having his name on one of its stadiums will make sure he is even more prominent than he already is."
The US president has indicated he wants the Washington Commanders' new stadium, scheduled to open in 2030, to be named after him. A senior White House official told ESPN the naming will probably happen. The Commanders dominated in the 1980s but last reached the Super Bowl in the 1991 season. New owners and quarterback Jayden Daniels briefly revived the team, yet form has slumped again. The naming would enhance the president's prominence and act as a counterpunch against a fractious NFL relationship that includes past failed bids, league clashes, and criticisms of players and performers.
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