Abby Phillip Says GOP Backs Caitlin Clark Only Because She Is White, Citing WNBA Race Debate
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Updated · Fox News · Jul 11
Abby Phillip Says GOP Backs Caitlin Clark Only Because She Is White, Citing WNBA Race Debate
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jul 11
Summary
Abby Phillip said on CNN that Republicans are backing Caitlin Clark “exclusively” because she is White, framing the congressional push over Clark’s treatment as race-driven rather than sports-related.
A letter from lawmakers to WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert demanded accountability for repeated hard fouls on Clark and said federal agencies could investigate if discrimination or retaliation created a hostile work environment.
Cari Champion called the letter “really, really disrespectful,” arguing Clark’s rough treatment reflects the WNBA’s long-standing physical style and saying claims of racial bias ignore the league’s Black founders and players.
Clark herself recently criticized the WNBA for not doing enough to protect players on and off the court, widening the dispute beyond the latest congressional intervention.