The Washington Commanders decided to do away with the Redskins nickname. Big-name retailers such as Amazon, Walmart, and Target, as well as Nike and Dick’s Sporting Goods, all removed Redskins merchandise from their websites the previous week,

The Washington Commanders have made a decision on a possible name change following a suggestion by President Donald J. Trump. President Trump made it clear this week that he wasn't a fan of the Washington NFL franchise going away from the Redskins.

It remains a point of debate even now, and the President of the United States this week offered up his opinion. Donald Trump has his own history with the NFL after showing interest in buying a team during the 1980s,