The MLB team formerly known as the Cleveland Indians released news on their name change from “Indians” to “Guardians” on Friday.

Cleveland’s MLB team has been known as the “Indians” since 1915.

Donald Trump released a statement on the change, slamming the team:

“Can anybody believe that the Cleveland Indians, a storied and cherished baseball franchise since taking the name in 1915, are changing their name to the Guardians? Such a disgrace, and I guarantee that the people who are most angry about it are the many Indians of our Country.  Wouldn’t it be an honor to have a team names the Cleveland Indians, and wouldn’t it be disrespectful to rip that name and logo off of those jerseys? The people of Cleveland cannot be thrilled and I, as a FORMER baseball fan, cannot believe things such as this are happening.  A small group of people, with absolutely crazy ideas and policies, is forcing these changes to destroy our culture and heritage.  At some point, the people will not take it anymore!”

This piece was written by Ray Dietrich on July 23, 2021. It originally appeared in RedVoiceMedia.com and is used by permission.

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