President Trump's recent comments on the name of Cleveland's baseball team seemingly came out of nowhere — but the subject has been on local minds for quite some time. Catch up quick: On Sunday, Trump posted to Truth Social calling for the Washington Commanders (formerly the Redskins) and the Cleveland Guardians (formerly the Indians) to revert to their previous names.

President Donald Trump is urging Cleveland Guardians ownership to reconsider their name and revert to the Cleveland Indians, so we decided to survey fans before Monday's game: Guardians or Indians?

Tapping into nostalgia makes his base feel seen. This emotional connection allows Trump to tell bigger lies and launch bolder attacks without losing his core supporters.

President Trump is threatening to hold up a stadium deal for Washington’s football team if it doesn’t restore its old name.