Later in the day, he threatened the NFL team’s stadium deal if it didn't change its name back to the Redskins.

President Trump has called for Washington's football team and Cleveland's baseball team to return to their previous names, which many considered racist.

I may put a restriction on them that if they don’t change the name back to the original ‘Washington Redskins,’ and get rid of the ridiculous moniker, ‘Washington Commanders,’” the president said.