On Sunday, President Trump posted on Truth Social suggesting that Washington’s professional football team revert its name back to the "Redskins" and if it didn’t, he may prevent the organization from building a new stadium in Washington. The post sparked responses from many, including the National Congress of American Indians and Suzan Harjo, the Muscogee Medal of Freedom recipient for her decades of advocacy for American Indian rights. The discourse on mascotry isn't isolated with Trump’s comments on the retired use of the "Redskins" though, where just yesterday the Massepequa school district announced they are urging Trump to issue an executive order protecting the continued use of Native-themed mascots and names.
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