Governor Greg Abbott Mocks Women and Trans Athletes Regarding WNBA Participation
Texas Governor Greg Abbott (R) recently made comments mocking women and trans athletes during a conversation with right-wing commentator Benny Johnson. Abbott joked about the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) becoming 'a whole lot more competitive' due to former NBA players potentially joining the league. His remarks were in response to a transphobic publicity stunt where two former NBA players declared eligibility for the WNBA's 2027 draft, capitalizing on the league's lack of specific eligibility requirements for trans players. Abbott implied that men could make 'pretty good money' in the WNBA because the state's anti-trans sports ban does not apply to the professional league. He also suggested that male players might be 'embarrassed' competing against WNBA stars like Caitlin Clark or Sophie Cunningham, whom he praised as 'very good women basketball players.' This discussion follows recent controversy sparked by WNBA player Sophie Cunningham's public statements against trans athletes in wome... 
