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White House Backs ‘Trump’ Name for New Commanders Stadium as NFL Bans Payne One Game

The push to put the president’s name on the RFK‑site venue remains unresolved because naming rights are expected to be sold commercially or require city approval.

Overview

  • White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt said naming the planned Washington stadium after President Trump would be a “nice” outcome, and ESPN reported he personally wants it and a senior official said it will “probably happen.”
  • The $3.7 billion, roughly 65,000‑seat project at the former RFK Stadium site has D.C. financing of about $1 billion, demolition underway and a target opening around 2030.
  • President Trump attended the Commanders–Lions game, a rare regular‑season visit by a sitting president, drew audible boos, led a halftime military oath and briefly joined Fox’s broadcast.
  • Lions receiver Amon‑Ra St. Brown celebrated a touchdown with a Trump‑style dance; Washington’s Daron Payne later punched him, was ejected and removed from the game.
  • The NFL issued Payne a one‑game suspension without pay, and the league noted he retains the right to appeal.