In what could be one of the most unusual stadium-naming discussions in recent sports history, former President Donald Trump has reportedly expressed a desire for the Washington Commanders’ proposed $3.7 billion stadium planned for the old RFK Stadium site—to be named after him. The claim, first reported by journalists Don Van Natta Jr. and Adam Schefter of ESPN, raises questions about protocol, ownership, naming-rights norms and how deeply politics can entangle with sports infrastructure.

What’s the Report Regarding Donald Trump’s Request?

According to ESPN sources, Donald Trump communicated through mid-level White House officials with members of the Washington Commanders’ ownership group—led by Josh Harris—that he expects the stadium to carry his name. One White House spokesperson even

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