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Sophie Cunningham Labels Trans Women “Biological Men,” Gains GOP Praise

8/10/2026

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Guard Sophie Cunningham said she opposes transgender women, calling them “biological men,” on June 22 2026.
Fox News host Riley Gaines called Cunningham the first female athlete to speak against trans participation.
Senator Ted Cruz and Vice President JD Vance praised Cunningham.
The Daily Wire and President Donald Trump's Department of Education posted an image of Cunningham with the caption “Common sense prevails.”
Cunningham told reporters she wants to return to basketball.

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Guard Sophie Cunningham said she opposes transgender women, calling them “biological men,” on June 22 2026.
Fox News host Riley Gaines called Cunningham the first female athlete to speak against trans participation.
Senator Ted Cruz and Vice President JD Vance praised Cunningham.
The Daily Wire and President Donald Trump's Department of Education posted an image of Cunningham with the caption “Common sense prevails.”
Cunningham told reporters she wants to return to basketball.