Congressman explains why he signed letter to WNBA demanding answers on Caitlin Clark's treatment

Rep Martin Stutzman explains the tipping point for penning a letter to the WNBA commissioner in hopes the league takes accountability for the mistreatment of Caitlin Clark.

An Indiana lawmaker wants answers from the WNBA about why Caitlin Clark is seemingly treated much differently than her peers.

On the court, Clark has fallen victim to numerous hard fouls and boastful trash talk while being the clear face of the league.

That prompted members of Congress to write a letter to WNBA Commissioner Kathy Engelbert demanding accountability and answers regarding Clark's treatment.

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Caitlin Clark continues to take heat from media members despite drawing millions of new fans to the WNBA. (Ali Gradischer/Getty Images)

The letter said "the face of your league" is subject to "repeated acts of unnecessary physical hostility and violence."

Marlin Stutzman (R-Indiana) said Alyssa Thomas' fist to Clark's throat was his tipping point to be a part of the letter.

"For me, the fact the way the WNBA handled it with a one-game suspension, it was such a blatant foul... and the fact that, last night they strategically sacked, Caitlin Clark, at the game against the [Phoenix] Mercury again, just to me is like, we're leaving an amazing talent on the bench because we're afraid of what could happen on the court," Stutzman told Outkick's Dan Dakich on "Don't @ Me."

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JULY 08: Caitlin Clark #22 of the Indiana Fever passes the ball against Dearica Hamby #5 of the Los Angeles Sparks during the second quarter of the game at Crypto.com Arena on July 08, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images) ((Photo by Katelyn