President Donald Trump has threatened the Washington Commanders football team, stating he will not facilitate a deal for the team's new stadium to be build in Washington, D.C., if it does not revert to its former name.

Washington's NFL franchise is no stranger to controversy and name debates. Here's why the Commanders changed their name and why they can't go back.

President Donald Trump on Sunday escalated his call for the Washington Commanders to change their name back to the “Redskins,” threatening to restrict the NFL team’s stadium deal if they don’t, though it’s unclear how he would be able to.