WNBA player Sophie Cunningham says she holds centrist views and supports protecting women's sports
Sophie Cunningham told ESPN she considers herself politically moderate and expressed a desire to keep women's sports separate from transgender women, while rejecting accusations that she is anti-trans.
WNBA forward Sophie Cunningham told ESPN that she describes her political stance as "very much in the middle," saying she agrees with and disagrees with positions on both sides of the political spectrum. She noted that people often assume she holds conservative views, but she has not made any statements indicating hostility toward transgender individuals.
Cunningham did say she wants to "protect women's sports" and expressed concern about allowing transgender women to compete in female categories, stating she wants to safeguard young girls in locker rooms and sports settings. She framed this position as an expression of both love and honesty.
The remarks come amid ongoing public debate over the participation of transgender athletes in women's sports, an issue that has been addressed in recent policy discussions at the federal level.