President Trump is demanding that a controversial sports chant is brought back.
The President of the United States is holding a rally in the Atlanta, Georgia area on Wednesday. President Trump welcomed for Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker onto the game. While welcoming the World Series-winning manager onto the stage, President Trump urged fans to bring the "Tomahawk Chop" back.
The Tomahawk Chop and its accompanying "war chant" have been part of Braves culture for a while. However, in recent years, fans have been urged - at times, at least - by those in the media and others to stop the chant, considering it offensive to Native Americans and others.
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President Trump urged fans to bring it back on Wednesday night.
"Ohhh listen... they say you are not allowed to do that.. do it!" he said on Wednesday night.
The Braves have been having an incredible season
Atlanta is playing like a World Series contender this year.
The Braves are 58-42 on the year, in first place in a tough National League East Division. They led the division by three games, with the Marlins 7 games back and the Nationals 7.5 games back.
Atlanta is coming off a loss to the Padres, though the Braves will look to get one back on Wednesday night.
The Braves have been led this year by star first baseman Matt Olson, who's hitting .267 with 26 home runs and 59 RBI. Chris Sale has been leading the pitching staff, dominating with a 2.06 ERA and 1.06 WHIP.
Atlanta looks like a serious contender, both in the National League and to win the World Series. It looks like the President of the United States could be cheering on the Braves the rest of the season, too.
