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Donald Trump comments on Sophie Cunningham's impact on attendance

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 13, 2026, 1:07 AM

Last updated Oct 13, 2026

Donald Trump comments on Sophie Cunningham's impact on attendance

Summary

At a rally in Youngstown, OH on October 12, 2026, Donald Trump voiced support for Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham, calling her 'beautiful' and suggesting her presence could boost attendance at games, albeit not her scoring. Cunningham has been a controversial figure in the WNBA after advocating against transgender athletes' participation in women's sports, a stance that has ignited widespread debate. Despite her performance struggles in the latter half of the season, the Fever are reportedly committed to bringing her back during free agency, regardless of external distractions stemming from her comments.

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By the Numbers

•Trump supports Sophie Cunningham's potential to boost attendance.
•Cunningham has faced backlash for her controversial comments.
•The Indiana Fever are interested in re-signing her during free agency.
•Cunningham's play has been inconsistent in the second half of the season.

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1:07 AMYahoo Sports — Donald Trump says you’d probably want Sophie Cunnigham on your team, but ‘not to help you with points’

What they're saying

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Indiana Fever reserve guard became one of the most polarizing players in the WNBA this season after ESPN ran a profile on her in July in which she advocated against the inclusion of transgender athletes in women’s sports to “protect women’s sports.” The comments sparked a nationwide debate on the subject with everyone from opposing…
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