"She's beautiful": Donald Trump praises Indiana Fever's Sophie Cunningham

During a campaign rally in Youngstown, Ohio, on Monday, US President Donald Trump expressed his admiration for Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham, describing her as "beautiful" and joking that her presence on the team might boost attendance. The remarks were made as Trump campaigned for Republican candidates ahead of the US midterm elections.

Trump acknowledged the potential backlash for complimenting a woman's appearance in modern politics but jokingly stated that he would take back his words. He then suggested that Cunningham's attractiveness could be an asset to the team beyond her on-court contributions, stating that her beauty might draw more fans. Cunningham, who joined the Fever from the Phoenix Mercury, had a strong regular season, averaging 7.9 points, 2.3 rebounds, and 1.2 assists in 43 games.

At 30 years old, she is approaching free agency after a one-year contract with the team. Her decision will be crucial as Indiana works on building for the 2027 season. Trump's comments on Cunningham added an unexpected sports angle to his political rally, aimed at rallying support for Republican candidates ahead of the November elections.