{
  "id": 14244629,
  "title": "‘Even he knows she’s not actually a good player’: President Trump’s Sophie Cunningham comments spark reactions",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/even-he-knows-shes-not-actually-a-good-player-president-trumps-sophie",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-13T16:40:47.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/even-knows-she-not-actually-164047391.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "United States President Donald Trump publicly commented on Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham, who has gained attention in the political world due to her stance against trans women participating in women's sports. During a campaign event for U.S. Senator Darline Graham in Youngstown, Ohio, Trump called Cunningham a \"beautiful young woman\" and suggested her value to a team would stem from her appearance rather than her basketball skills. This remark has sparked a variety of reactions, with many expressing disapproval or viewing it as a backhanded compliment to Cunningham's talent.",
  "summary": "United States President Donald Trump has publicly weighed in on Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham, who has risen to prominence in the political world after she spoke out against trans women in women’s sports. However, given what he implied about her talent, Cunningham might wish that he had simply stayed quiet. Speaking at a midterm…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}