Trump says Cunningham could draw WNBA spectators

U.S. President Donald Trump praised Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham at a rally in Youngstown, Ohio, on October 12, saying her presence could help a WNBA team draw spectators more than it would improve scoring. His remarks focused on her appearance and potential appeal to fans; they do not establish that her presence has changed attendance at any team’s games. Trump brought Cunningham up during a campaign rally at the Covelli Centre, where he was speaking in support of Republican candidates ahead of the midterm elections. He said people might want to watch her and suggested a team could benefit from having her on its roster “not to help you with points, but to help you with attendance.” He also praised her appearance and joked about the political risks of commenting on a woman’s looks. The remarks were about Cunningham’s potential draw for spectators, not a formal assessment of her value or a statement from a WNBA team. No attendance figures or team response were reported. The rally comments alone do not show whether any club will consider signing her for that reason.