JD Vance Backs WNBA Star Sophie Cunningham With Public Message
Vance urged Cunningham to keep speaking out as protests and supporters followed her WNBA games, while Caitlin Clark declined to back her remarks.
- On Wednesday, Vice President Vance weighed in on WNBA star Sophie Cunningham's trans-athlete comments, encouraging her to "Keep speaking your mind" despite mounting criticism.
- The 29-year-old Indiana Fever guard has repeatedly asserted her intention to protect women's sports, stating: "I think that I am here to extend love. But I also think with that love is truth."
- Indiana Fever teammate Caitlin Clark refused to back Cunningham's statements, saying: "I think for us, it's not really a discussion we have in our locker room."
- Seattle Storm co-owner Celeste Keaton was suspended after an altercation with Cunningham supporters on Tuesday. Journalist Brandi Kruse reported Keaton told the fans they were "f****** insane."
- The response to Cunningham remains mixed, with supporters and protesters appearing at Indiana Fever games in Portland and Minnesota. Vance claimed: "You actually are inspiring a dozen people for every person that criticises you.
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JD Vance Praises Sophie Cunningham For Speaking Out
Jul 18, 2026; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham (8) in the second half against the New York Liberty at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images(Washington, DC) – Vice President JD Vance is praising
JD Vance Weighs In as Sophie Cunningham Faces Backlash
Vice President JD Vance voiced his support for Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham, the WNBA player who said she wanted to protect girls’ locker rooms and that girls should not have to play against men in sports. Fox News host Laura Ingraham asked Vance if he had been keeping up with Cunningham’s comments. “Sometimes when...
JD Vance praises Sophie Cunningham for 'Save Women's Sports' activism
Vice President JD Vance addressed the national attention on Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham.During an interview on Fox News' "Ingraham Angle," Vance was asked about Cunningham and her new followers and critics after she made a public stand for the protection of women's sports."Look, sometimes when you're courageous in this country, some of the worst people in the world will try to attack you. What I would tell Sophie and anybody is to keep …
Sophie Cunningham Is Unironically Upset The WNBA's 'Elite' Basketball Is Being 'Overshadowed' By The Controversy She Sparked
Sophie Cunningham seems to be at odds with herself. The Indiana Fever star says she’s upset that the controversy her comments about transgender athletes sparked is overshadowing the WNBA’s product, while also continuing to perpetuate and lean into the discourse. Speaking on USA Network‘s WNBA coverage with studio host Elle Duncan on Wednesday night, Sophie […] The post Sophie Cunningham Is Unironically Upset The WNBA’s ‘Elite’ Basketball Is Bein…
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