District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser tried Thursday to correct misinformation amplified online by Elon Musk about how Congress’ end-of-year spending bill will impact efforts for a potential new stadium for the NFL’s Washington Commanders.
Incorrect reports on Musk-owned X were reposted by Musk claiming that Congress' spending bill includes $3 billion for a new football stadium. The resolution, which has been roundly criticized by Musk and President-Elect Donald Trump, includes a provision to transfer control of the land including the husk of old RFK Stadium from the federal government to the District for 99 years.
That transfer is necessary to pave the way for the Commanders to potentially build a new stadium in the franchise’s old home, though the team is still considering locations in the District, Maryland and Virginia.
