Donald Trump had a bizarre take on Sophie Cunningham and the WNBA

In a bizarre turn of events, President Donald Trump commented on Sophie Cunningham, a WNBA player, during a rally on Monday night. Cunningham's remarks about trans athletes on ESPN had sparked a national debate, but Trump's remarks were far from insightful. Instead of praising her skills on the court, Trump focused on her physical appearance and suggested that her presence could boost attendance at WNBA games.

He stated, "Any time a politician says a woman is beautiful, that’s generally the end of his political career in the modern day politic world, but Sophie is a beautiful young woman. You probably wouldn’t mind her on the team, not to help you with points, but to help you with attendance." This bizarre statement drew widespread criticism from both conservatives and liberals, who argued that Trump was reducing a professional athlete to her looks and ignoring her contributions to the team.

Cunningham, who averaged 7.9 points per game this year, is a skilled three-point shooter and plays a crucial role on her team, protecting a star player on defense and spacing the floor on offense. While she may not be an All-Star, she is a perfectly fine role player, and most teams would want a player like her, as long as she isn't causing a distraction off the court.

Trump's remarks highlight his focus on star power and his tendency to minimize the contributions of professional athletes who don't fit his narrow view of what makes a successful player.