The president threatened to block a deal for the Washington Commanders’ new stadium if the team did not bow to his demand.

President Trump is demanding that Washington’s NFL team and Cleveland’s MLB franchise return to their former names — and threatening to block the Commanders’ stadium deal if they don’t. The Morning Joe panel reacts and discusses the broader strategy possibly at play.

President Trump is threatening to hold up a new stadium deal for the Washington Commanders if they don't restore their old name of the Redskins. He also wants the Cleveland Guardians to go back to their former name.