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“While addressing transgender athletes, Trump mentioned the Fever guard, who became a lightning rod across the league after she was outspoken about her opposition to transgender athletes playing in women’s sports.”

“Away from the court, league officials and players also confronted online harassment and a widening debate over transgender athletes in women’s sports.”

“Former Fever guard Sydney Colson addressed the importance of solidarity among WNBA players, including how teammates respond to various issues confronting the league in 2026.”

“Let me just tell you now, for real, for real: For the white players in the league, when you don’t say s–t, and even worse, when you say things that are harmful, talking about the trans s–t, nobody respects you.”

“New commissioner As the WNBA's popularity has grown, it has also became a focus in heated debates around social issues, from women's rights to racism and the inclusion of transgender women in sports.”

“Democrats are heading into the 2026 midterms confronting a debate that has divided their party and repeatedly put candidates on the defensive: transgender athletes competing in girls’ and women’s sports.”

“As evidence, Buckner cited comments Cunningham made earlier this year in an ESPN article about trans athletes competing against girls.”