President Donald Trump mentioned Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham during a rally in Youngstown, Ohio, on Monday night, calling her “beautiful” and saying her presence could help a team attract fans.
Trump also joked that politicians risk criticism for commenting on a woman’s appearance. He said Cunningham could help attendance, rather than points, if she joined a team.
Cunningham has attracted attention as a Fever player and for speaking in favor of excluding biological males from girls’ and women’s sports. In remarks cited by Fox News, she said she wanted to protect girls in sports and locker rooms. The source did not provide the date or setting of those earlier comments.
Fox News reported that Cunningham’s jersey was listed among the WNBA’s top sellers on Fanatics at the time of its report. The article did not provide sales figures or detail how the ranking was determined.
Trump’s comments came at a political rally, but the source material does not describe any policy announcement or official action related to Cunningham or women’s sports.
