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Critic Slams Trump Stadium Naming Proposal as Alienating

11/11/2025

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Conservative columnist Jim Geraghty criticized U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposal to name the Washington Commanders' stadium after him.
Writing in the Washington Post, Geraghty argued the naming would alienate many fans.
He noted the Commanders fund the $2.7 billion construction, with the District of Columbia contributing $1 billion.
Geraghty urged the team's ownership to reject the proposal, warning the stadium name "Donald J. Trump Dome" would be a poor choice.

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Conservative columnist Jim Geraghty criticized U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposal to name the Washington Commanders' stadium after him.
Writing in the Washington Post, Geraghty argued the naming would alienate many fans.
He noted the Commanders fund the $2.7 billion construction, with the District of Columbia contributing $1 billion.
Geraghty urged the team's ownership to reject the proposal, warning the stadium name "Donald J. Trump Dome" would be a poor choice.