WNBA transgender debate centres on French player after Trump joke resurfaces

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How did the left and right cover WNBA transgender debate centres on French player after Trump joke…?

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Is WNBA transgender debate centres on French player after Trump joke… left or right?

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Which outlets covered WNBA transgender debate centres on French player after Trump joke…?

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What did Sophie Cunningham say about transgender athletes in the WNBA?

Sophie Cunningham, a guard for the Indiana Fever, stated she opposes transgender women in the WNBA, saying she wants to "protect young girls in sport who shouldn’t have to go against biological men." Her remarks drew praise from the White House, as reported by Forbes.

How did Donald Trump’s 2022 joke resurface in the WNBA debate?

A 2022 comment by Donald Trump resurfaced in which he joked about recruiting LeBron James to play in the WNBA by asking if he had "any desire to be a woman." The remark circulated online alongside the current debate over transgender athletes in the WNBA, as reported by Forbes and sport.es.

What is the WNBA’s policy on transgender athletes?

The WNBA has not issued a formal policy on transgender athlete participation. Individual players and coaches have expressed mixed views, with some supporting inclusion and others opposing it, according to Forbes.

Who is Julie Tétart and how is she connected to the WNBA debate?

Julie Tétart is a 34-year-old transgender basketball player from France who plays in the country’s second-tier women’s league. She was drawn into the US debate after OutKick contacted her, and she said she would consider a WNBA offer but acknowledged her age and skill level, as reported by Forbes.