<p>Former US President<strong> Donald Trump</strong> while attending the baseball world series performed the controversial "Tomahawk chop" cheer which is considered a racist gesture by native Americans.</p>

<p>Trump was attending a match between <strong>Atlanta Braves </strong>and &nbsp;Houston Astros at the&nbsp;Truist Park in Atlanta.</p>

<p>National Congress of American Indians(NCAI) president Fawn Sharp denounced the gesture saying: "We have repeatedly and unequivocally made our position clear -&nbsp;native people are not mascots, and degrading rituals like the <strong>‘Tomahawk chop’</strong> that dehumanise and harm us have no place in American society."</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">NCAI reiterates its longstanding opposition to the Atlanta <a href="https://twitter.com/Braves?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Braves</a>' mascot and “tomahawk chop” fan ritual as the team plays in the <a href="https://twitter.com/MLB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MLB</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WorldSeries?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WorldSeries</a>.<br />
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Read NCAI President Fawn Sharp’s full statement: <a href="https://t.co/pPWkoziRie">https://t.co/pPWkoziRie</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NotYourMascot?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NotYourMascot</a> <a href="https://t.co/N3RxEEASLs">pic.twitter.com/N3RxEEASLs</a></p>
— National Congress of American Indians (@NCAI1944) <a href="https://twitter.com/NCAI1944/status/1453484550366113795?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 27, 2021</a></blockquote>
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<p>The forward and backward chopping gesture is usually undertaken at Atlanta Braves games. <strong>Native Americans</strong> say it promotes racist stereotyping.</p>

<p>The NCAI chief called teams to follow the "example set by the <strong>Cleveland Guardians</strong>". The US major league team had decided to retire its name “Indians” and mascot.</p>

<p>However, <strong>Major League Baseball</strong>(MLB) commissioner Rob Manfred had said that native Americans in Atlanta were "fully supportive of the Braves' programme, including the chop."</p>

<p>"For me, that's kind of the end of the story. In that market, we're taking into account the native American community," Manfred added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Trump's gesture was criticised on social media as the US president's latest controversial gesture upset&nbsp;many people.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Do you suppose there's any chance in the world that Atlanta Braves fans realize how ridiculous they look to the entire rest of the planet with their idiotic Tomahawk Chop? <a href="https://t.co/L9iAsjnjPT">pic.twitter.com/L9iAsjnjPT</a></p>
— Bob Geiger (@GeigerNews) <a href="https://twitter.com/GeigerNews/status/1454645637786574849?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 31, 2021</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">President Trump! Tomahawk chop at <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WorldSeries?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WorldSeries</a> Game 4 tonight in Atlanta. 🪓 <a href="https://t.co/OPcW5D7eVc">pic.twitter.com/OPcW5D7eVc</a></p>
— Suburban Black Man 🇺🇸 (@goodblackdude) <a href="https://twitter.com/goodblackdude/status/1454605828690825222?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 31, 2021</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">It's important, especially for those whose opinions on the matter are deeply ingrained and think any discussion of the tomahawk chop is disingenuous, to understand the mistreatment of indigenous people in Georgia and why the chop is so bothersome to many. So, a history lesson.</p>
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) <a href="https://twitter.com/JeffPassan/status/1454092263798288393?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 29, 2021</a></blockquote>
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<p>Trump's wife <strong>Melania </strong>was seated next to him and sought to join him. The Braves fans also joined Trump in carrying out the offensive celebration which has been repeatedly criticised by native Americans.</p>

<p>The former president had earlier thanked Manfred for the invite while adding that he and Melania were looking forward to the game. <strong>Republican </strong>Senate candidate Herschel Walker was also at the game.</p>

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Former US President Donald Trump while attending the baseball world series performed the controversial "Tomahawk chop" cheer which is considered a racist gesture by native Americans.

Former US President Donald Trump while attending the baseball world series performed the controversial "Tomahawk chop" cheer which is considered a racist gesture by native Americans. Trump was attending a match between Atlanta Braves and Houston Astros at the Truist Park in Atlanta. National Congress of American Indians(NCAI) president Fawn Sharp denounced the gesture saying: "We have repeatedly and unequivocally made our position clear - native people are not mascots, and degrading rituals like the ‘Tomahawk chop’ that dehumanise and harm us have no place in American society." NCAI reiterates its longstanding opposition to the Atlanta @Braves' mascot and “tomahawk chop” fan ritual as the team plays in the @MLB #WorldSeries. Read NCAI President Fawn Sharp’s full statement: https://t.co/pPWkoziRie#NotYourMascot pic.twitter.com/N3RxEEASLs — National Congress of American Indians (@NCAI1944) October 27, 2021 × The forward and backward chopping gesture is usually undertaken at Atlanta Braves games. Native Americans say it promotes racist stereotyping. The NCAI chief called teams to follow the "example set by the Cleveland Guardians". The US major league team had decided to retire its name “Indians” and mascot. However, Major League Baseball(MLB) commissioner Rob Manfred had said that native Americans in Atlanta were "fully supportive of the Braves' programme, including the chop." "For me, that's kind of the end of the story. In that market, we're taking into account the native American community," Manfred added. Trump's gesture was criticised on social media as the US president's latest controversial gesture upset many people. Do you suppose there's any chance in the world that Atlanta Braves fans realize how ridiculous they look to the entire rest of the planet with their idiotic Tomahawk Chop? pic.twitter.com/L9iAsjnjPT — Bob Geiger (@GeigerNews) October 31, 2021 × President Trump! Tomahawk chop at #WorldSeries Game 4 tonight in Atlanta. 🪓 pic.twitter.com/OPcW5D7eVc — Suburban Black Man 🇺🇸 (@goodblackdude) October 31, 2021 × It's important, especially for those whose opinions on the matter are deeply ingrained and think any discussion of the tomahawk chop is disingenuous, to understand the mistreatment of indigenous people in Georgia and why the chop is so bothersome to many. So, a history lesson. — Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) October 29, 2021 × Trump's wife Melania was seated next to him and sought to join him. The Braves fans also joined Trump in carrying out the offensive celebration which has been repeatedly criticised by native Americans. The former president had earlier thanked Manfred for the invite while adding that he and Melania were looking forward to the game. Republican Senate candidate Herschel Walker was also at the game. (With inputs from Agencies)

Trump performs controversial 'Tomahawk chop' during baseball game; Twitter outraged

<p>The Chicago Cubs shed themselves of the &quot;Curse of the Billy Goat&quot; and ended a 108-year wait for a world series title by beating the Cleveland Indians on Wednesday in a dramatic fashion.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Cubbies captured their first world series since 1908 defeating the host Indians 8-7 in the 10 inning thriller, ending the longest sports title drought in American history.&nbsp;</p>

<p>But the historic victory came only after Chicago squandered a four-run lead and looked ready several times for another heartbreaking stumble. &quot;This trumps everything. I am so happy,&quot; Cubs slugger Kris Bryant said. &quot;That&#39;s one of the best games anyone will ever see.&quot;</p>

<p>Also known as lovable losers, the Cubs became the first team since 1985 to rally from a 3-1 Series deficit to win the Game Seven classic.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Dexter Fowler, Javier Baez and David Ross blasted solo home runs and Bryant scored twice for the Cubs.</p>

<p>The Cubs led 6-3 and were four outs from victory when ace closing reliever Aroldis Chapman surrendered a run-scoring double to Guyer and a two-run homer to Davis that equalized at 6-6. &quot;We never quit,&quot; Cubs manager Joe Maddon said. &quot;Everything was going perfectly until Davis hit that home run. Then we had to go to plan B, C, D.&quot;</p>

<p>Ben Zobrist doubled in the go-ahead run in the 10th inning and Miguel Montero added a bases-loaded single for an 8-6 Cubs lead after teams endured a 17-minute rain delay following a 6-6 deadlock in regulation play.</p>

<p>&quot;It&#39;s unbelievable,&quot; said Zobrist, who was named the Most Valuable Player. &quot;Most teams would have folded after we lost that lead. &quot;I can&#39;t believe after 108 years we&#39;re able to hoist the trophy.&quot;</p>

<p>The win set off a wild celebration in the streets of the Windy City after over a century of pent up frustration for fans since their last Major League Baseball championship in 1908.</p>

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The Cubs took the Major League Baseball Championship against Cleveland Indians on Wednesday ending an iconic 108-year wait

The Chicago Cubs shed themselves of the "Curse of the Billy Goat" and ended a 108-year wait for a world series title by beating the Cleveland Indians on Wednesday in a dramatic fashion. The Cubbies captured their first world series since 1908 defeating the host Indians 8-7 in the 10 inning thriller, ending the longest sports title drought in American history. But the historic victory came only after Chicago squandered a four-run lead and looked ready several times for another heartbreaking stumble. "This trumps everything. I am so happy," Cubs slugger Kris Bryant said. "That's one of the best games anyone will ever see." Also known as lovable losers, the Cubs became the first team since 1985 to rally from a 3-1 Series deficit to win the Game Seven classic. Dexter Fowler, Javier Baez and David Ross blasted solo home runs and Bryant scored twice for the Cubs. The Cubs led 6-3 and were four outs from victory when ace closing reliever Aroldis Chapman surrendered a run-scoring double to Guyer and a two-run homer to Davis that equalized at 6-6. "We never quit," Cubs manager Joe Maddon said. "Everything was going perfectly until Davis hit that home run. Then we had to go to plan B, C, D." Ben Zobrist doubled in the go-ahead run in the 10th inning and Miguel Montero added a bases-loaded single for an 8-6 Cubs lead after teams endured a 17-minute rain delay following a 6-6 deadlock in regulation play. "It's unbelievable," said Zobrist, who was named the Most Valuable Player. "Most teams would have folded after we lost that lead. "I can't believe after 108 years we're able to hoist the trophy." The win set off a wild celebration in the streets of the Windy City after over a century of pent up frustration for fans since their last Major League Baseball championship in 1908. (WION with inputs from agencies)

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