Donald Trump is demanding the Washington Commanders and Cleveland Guardians bring back team names that Native communities have long called harmful and racist. And now some team owners are listening.

Let’s be clear: these name changes weren’t just corporate PR. They were long-overdue steps toward repairing decades of harm done to Indigenous people through mascots and symbols that reduce entire cultures to caricatures. Returning to names like the “Redskins” or “Indians” would be an insult to everyone who fought so hard for change—and a dangerous signal that bigotry is back in fashion.

We’re calling on the NFL, MLB, and the owners of both teams to hold the line. Don’t let political pressure erase progress.

More than that—use this moment to do better. Partner with Indigenous leaders, fund community-driven education programs, and treat sports culture as a space for healing and inclusion. Rebranding shouldn’t just be about logos—it should be about respect.

If these teams reverse course now, they’re not just choosing a name. They’re choosing a side.

Sign now to demand they stand with Native voices, not Trump’s politics.