White House says Trump is following Sophie Cunningham trans-sports backlash
"I know he is following the story. As you know, this is something the president feels strongly about as well and the American people do too. um that men should not be playing in women's sports."
About this episode
Charlie Kirk and regular contributors discuss remarks by WNBA player Sophie Cunningham after she was asked to expand on comments about “protect[ing] young girls” from having to compete against “biological men” in sport. The hosts frame Cunningham’s answer as a “common sense” defence of women’s sport and describe her as “very brave”, while also joking about what they call an “accelerationist” scenario in which male players would identify as women to dominate the league.
The episode includes a clip attributed to Megan Rapinoe criticising efforts to restrict trans participation in women’s sport as a political “wedge issue”, which the hosts dispute. Midway through, the show runs an advertisement for the “Fatty15” supplement, including discount code and health-benefit claims.
The hosts also pivot to the WNBA’s profile and finances, crediting Caitlin Clark with boosting attendance and visibility while asserting that the league has historically relied on the NBA. The most concrete political development is a White House press-briefing clip in which the press secretary says President Trump is “following the story” and condemns allowing men in women’s sports, describing the issue as an “80/20” public-opinion question. The segment ends with broader commentary warning that “woke” politics will “mount a comeback” and praising Cunningham’s stance.
Key takeaways
- Sophie Cunningham says she stands by comments opposing “biological men” in women’s sport, citing protection of children and “little girls”.
- The hosts praise Cunningham’s stance and mock criticism of her as “MAGA Barbie”.
- A clip attributed to Megan Rapinoe argues restrictions on trans athletes are used as a “wedge issue”; the hosts reject that framing.
- The episode includes an in-show advertisement for the Fatty15 supplement and a discount code.
- The hosts debate the WNBA’s popularity and finances, crediting Caitlin Clark with increased attention and attendance.
- A White House press-briefing clip says President Trump is following the Cunningham controversy and opposes men competing in women’s sports.