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Ted Cruz critiques WNBA's stance on transgender athletes amid Kanter's comments

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Last updated Aug 27, 2026

Ted Cruz critiques WNBA's stance on transgender athletes amid Kanter's comments

Summary

Senator Ted Cruz has spoken out regarding the WNBA and its treatment of transgender athletes, in light of recent remarks by Sophie Cunningham. These comments have fueled a wider conversation about biological males in women's sports. Enes Kanter, a former NBA player, has declared for the 2027 WNBA draft and expressed intentions to play in the league. Cruz asserted that if Kanter were to participate, he could easily surpass Wilt Chamberlain's scoring record. Kanter has also suggested that he would step back if the WNBA can clarify the definition of a woman. A proposed peace summit, moderated by Caitlyn Jenner, aims to address these conflicts.

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Key Details

•Ted Cruz labels WNBA officials as hypocrites in the ongoing transgender athlete debate.
•Enes Kanter has declared for the 2027 WNBA draft amid controversy.
•Cruz believes Kanter would break Wilt Chamberlain's scoring record if he played.
•Caitlyn Jenner is suggested as a moderator for a proposed peace summit.
•Discussions around definitions of gender continue to impact the WNBA.

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8:00 AMYahoo Sports — WNBA called ‘complete hypocrites’ as Ted Cruz says what would happen if Enes Kanter played

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Ted Cruz has now weighed in on the ongoing debate surrounding transgender athletes competing in the WNBA. The debate heated up last month when Sophie Cunningham’s comments about protecting young girls against biological males began to garner traction.
— Yahoo Sports

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