White House defends WNBA star Sophie Cunningham after she speaks out in support of protecting women's sports
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Key Points:
- White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt publicly supported Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham's stance that men should not participate in women's sports, calling it "common sense" and criticizing backlash from Democrats and left-wing figures.
- Cunningham sparked controversy by expressing her belief that protecting women's sports from transgender athletes is necessary to safeguard young girls, emphasizing she does not hate transgender individuals but wants to be honest about the issue.
- Despite facing criticism from both political sides, Cunningham stood firm on her views ahead of a Fever game, highlighting her commitment to her morals and the importance of protecting children in sports.
- Leavitt described the issue as one where public opinion is strongly in favor of Cunningham's position, suggesting that those opposing it are out of touch with the majority of Americans.
