President Donald Trump has expressed a desire for the Washington Commanders' planned $3.7 billion stadium to bear his name.
He will attend the team's game against the Detroit Lions on Sunday in a luxury suite with owner Josh Harris.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt stated that Trump made the stadium's rebuilding possible.
Congress transferred the land to the city via a bill signed by then-President Joe Biden in early January.
The Commanders will invest $2.7 billion, with the district contributing $1 billion for the mixed-use development.
The team anticipates discussions with Trump about the naming during his visit, though no formal talks have occurred.
The Commanders hold naming rights, likely for corporate sponsorship, but any individual commemoration would involve the D.C. Council and National Park Service.
Historical Context and Leverage
Trump previously praised the RFK site in May while announcing the 2027 NFL Draft in Washington, D.C.
In August, he threatened to block federal support unless the team reverted to its former Redskins name.
Sources indicate Trump views the naming as a tribute for his role in approvals, not a purchase.
He possesses leverage through government processes to influence the decision.
The project marks the largest economic development in D.C. history, including housing, sports complex, and retail.