Donald Trump‘s agency stance on Washington’s NFL staff identify is receiving excessive reward from one prestigious Native American group, which advised TMZ Sports activities this week it agrees the moniker ought to have by no means been modified.

When you missed it, on Sunday, Trump mentioned if it have been as much as him, D.C.’s soccer squad wouldn’t at the moment go by the “Commanders.” He claimed it merely does not have the “identical ring” because the previous, controversial moniker — and he’d choose to see it revert again.

After we spoke with the Native American Guardians Affiliation this week … the org.’s vice chairman, Frank Black Cloud, advised us POTUS’ feedback “validate what Indian Nation has been saying for years.”

The previous identify, he mentioned, “was by no means a slur, however a logo of power, honor, and delight for American Indian folks.”

“President Trump is standing with historical past, with fact, and with American Indian voices which have been silenced for a lot too lengthy.”

The NAGA exec. went on to commend Trump for talking on behalf of American Indians, including, “This isn’t about nostalgia — it’s about justice.”