Trump Angers Native Americans With Latest Move
New York Threatens School Funding Unless District Abandons Historic Mascot
MASSAPEQUA, NY — President Donald J. Trump is going to bat for a Long Island school district after state officials ordered the removal of its beloved “Chiefs” mascot—a cherished local symbol with decades of history.
In a fiery post on Truth Social, President Trump blasted the mandate as a blatant attack on tradition, calling it “ridiculous” and “an insult to our proud Native American population.”
“I stand with the people of Massapequa, Long Island, who are fighting furiously to keep their cherished ‘Chiefs’ name and logo,” Trump wrote. “Forcing them to erase their identity is un-American.”
🛑 New York’s Cancel Culture Strikes Again
The controversy began when the New York State Education Department issued a sweeping ban on all Native American-themed school mascots, logos, and names in 2023. The agency cited so-called “psychological research” claiming these symbols are harmful—research conservatives have widely rejected as politically driven.
Schools refusing to comply risk losing vital state funding—a move many see as government overreach.
More than 50 districts are currently at risk, including Massapequa, which has used the “Chiefs” name for generations.
🙏 Trump Urges Action: “Let the Chiefs Play!”
President Trump called on Education Secretary Linda McMahon to intervene immediately, comparing the school’s mascot to the Kansas City Chiefs, who proudly use their name without controversy.
“The name ‘Chief’ is a badge of honor,” Trump said. “This is part of the school’s identity, and the community is united in keeping it.”
He’s not alone. Parents, veterans, and alumni across Long Island have rallied to defend the school’s heritage—urging lawmakers to stop the liberal crusade against local values.
🏹 Honoring Heritage, Not Erasing It
The Massapequa School District and the town itself are named after the Massapequa Tribe, native to Long Island before European settlers arrived in the 1600s. Supporters argue the Chiefs mascot is a respectful tribute, featuring a stylized “M” topped with a feathered headdress and a noble Native warrior in a traditional warbonnet.
The local school board even filed a lawsuit to block the state’s order—but a New York judge dismissed it last month. Now, the district is appealing directly to President Trump for federal protection.
⚠️ Schools Under Siege: A Dangerous National Trend
This isn’t an isolated incident. Across the country, conservative families are pushing back against far-left education mandates that erase history, promote radical gender ideology, and silence patriotic voices.
President Trump has long warned of this trend—and under his leadership, the federal government has fought back. States like Maine have already faced pressure for pushing LGBTQ+ policies in schools, risking their own funding streams.
“It’s time to put parents—not woke bureaucrats—back in charge,” one Massapequa mother said.
📢 Where Do You Stand?
Should schools be forced to abandon local heritage because of political correctness?
