Trump Urges WNBA Boycott: Players exit before US anthem; league yet to respond

The WNBA Finals have sparked a political controversy after Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries players left the court during the US national anthem before their first three games. President Donald Trump has urged fans to boycott women’s basketball, while Vice President JD Vance criticised the move. With Game 4 approaching, the teams and league have yet to publicly address the backlash.

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