Sophie Cunningham's viral finger-pointing moment reaches White House
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 1, 2026, 3:21 AM
Last updated Jul 1, 2026
Sophie Cunningham of the Indiana Fever garnered attention following a memorable finger-pointing exchange with DeWanna Bonner during an ongoing WNBA game. The incident escalated in the fourth quarter, resulting in both players receiving technical fouls. Cunningham's expressionless pointing quickly went viral, transcending sports as the White House released an edited video featuring President Donald Trump replicating her gesture. This moment has sparked widespread meme recreation by fans and public figures alike, with Cunningham joking about the impulsive nature of her actions on her podcast.
- •Cunningham's confrontation with Bonner escalated late in the game.
- •Both players received technical fouls for their standoff.
- •Cunningham's meme has been adopted in political discourse.
- •The game saw Indiana Fever leading Phoenix Mercury 86-77 at one point.
- 3:21 AMYahoo Sports — The White House Gets In On Sophie Cunningham’s Viral Pointing Meme With a President Donald Trump Twist
"Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham’s viral finger-pointing moment has taken on a life of its own, spreading far beyond the WNBA and even transcending sports. Now, the latest to get in on the trend is the White House, which put its own spin on the meme by featuring President Donald Trump.
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