White House defends WNBA star Sophie Cunningham after she speaks out in support of protecting women’s sports

The White House has backed Indiana Fever player Sophie Cunningham after she publicly argued that transgender women should not compete in women’s sport. Press secretary Karoline Leavitt said men should not play in women’s competitions, placing Cunningham’s remarks within the wider political debate over transgender participation and protections for female athletes.

The article reports that Cunningham’s stance has drawn support from some young female athletes, including people who say they have experienced unfair competition or concerns about changing-room privacy. It presents the issue as part of a broader national dispute over sporting eligibility rules, with the White House publicly aligning itself with Cunningham’s position.