Native American group that wanted 'Redskins' removal is funded by Soros foundation, other leftist orgs

New owners of NFL's Washington Commanders have found support from a Soros foundation-funded group that's been fighting to remove Native American images nationwide. Now, other groups are pushing back.

The NCAI is funded by George Soros' Open Society Foundations as well as other left-leaning groups. It is also funded through American taxpayer dollars from an array of federal departments, according to claims by the group itself. "Going back to the old name is not being considered. Period." — Washington Commander president Jason Wright "This whole group is out there banning names and images. That's how you erase a culture." — NAGA's Eunice Davidson, Dakota Sioux "The use of unsanctioned themed sports mascots perpetuates harm and dehumanizes our citizens." — National Congress of American Indians "The Redskins were the only minority representation in the entire NFL and it was a real person, not a mascot." — Andre Billeaudeaux "We will not be silenced or intimidated by a woke executive shill or NCAI hijacking and defaming Native Americans and U.S. history." — Eunice Davidson Kerry J. Byrne is a lifestyle reporter with Fox News Digital.

Now, the politically connected organization is facing a grassroots uprising. Other Native Americans around the nation want the NFL team to reclaim the Redskins legacy — and these Native American groups say history is on their side.