President Donald Trump is threatening to hold up a stadium deal for Washington's football team if it doesn't restore its old name.

Scott Turner, the HUD secretary and former Washington Redskins defensive back, backed President Donald Trump's push to change the Commanders' nickname.

The Washington Commanders have reported for training camp, but a notable player, star wide receiver Terry McLaurin, was missing. With a holdout appearing to be in the cards for him amid his ongoing contract dispute with the Commanders, the team was forced to make a roster move involving their All-Pro pass-catcher on Wednesday morning.

President Trump has reignited the debate over the Washington Commanders team name, the latest example of the president using sports in his second term to expand his influence and impact on

President Donald Trump has called for the Washington Commanders and Cleveland Guardians to change their names back to the Redskins and Indians.

Likewise, he added, the MLB’s Cleveland Guardians should revert back to their longtime name, the Cleveland Indians. The baseball team changed its name for the 2022 season.

The Washington Commanders will retire Art Monk's No. 81 jersey, one of the highest honors for the Hall of Fame WR. The ceremony is set for the Nov. 2 home game.