President Donald Trump bragged Monday afternoon of what he called a "huge win" for the nation's capital.
Trump took to his Truth Social platform to boast of major news that the Washington Commanders NFL team will return to Washington, D.C., with a new stadium at the site of the old RFK Stadium. His post celebrated a deal between the team and the city's government to build a new, state-of-the-art stadium as part of a roughly $4 billion redevelopment project.
"I am thrilled to announce that the Washington Football Team will be returning to our Nation’s Capital! The new Stadium Deal is a HUGE WIN for Washington, D.C., and for the Team’s incredible fan base. It will also boost Economic Development, create more Jobs and, hopefully, lead to less Crime in the area. We are making Washington, D.C., GREAT AGAIN, one step at a time!" Trump wrote on his platform.
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The deal calls for building a 65,000-seat stadium at the former RFK Stadium site, which served as the team’s home from 1961 to 1996 before moving to Maryland.
The team must contribute about $2.7 billion, and the city will invest roughly $1.1 billion over eight years. funds also going toward housing, parks, a sports complex, and other amenities on the 170+ acre campus.
The stadium is expected to open in five years, pending approval from the city council.
In summary, Trump’s post is about the announced deal to bring the Washington Commanders back to D.C. with a new stadium, describing it as a significant victory for the city’s economy, sports culture, and community revitalization1236.