JD Vance praises Sophie Cunningham for 'Save Women's Sports' activism

Vice President JD Vance discusses the war in Iran, efforts to negotiate with the regime, criticism directed at Indiana Fever WNBA player Sophie Cunningham and the birth of his fourth child on ‘The Ingraham Angle.’

Vice President JD Vance addressed the national attention on Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham.

During an interview on Fox News' "Ingraham Angle," Vance was asked about Cunningham and her new followers and critics after she made a public stand for the protection of women's sports.

"Look, sometimes when you're courageous in this country, some of the worst people in the world will try to attack you. What I would tell Sophie and anybody is to keep speaking your mind. You actually are inspiring a dozen people for every person that criticizes you," Vance said.

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JD Vance and Sophie Cunningham (Getty Images)

"We cannot take our country back; we cannot save the United States of America unless you have people of courage who are speaking their mind. The thing about courage is it's contagious. When you see one person – even if they have the mob come after them – one person speak their mind in a courageous and honest way, it inspires a lot of people to do the same. So I would tell Sophie to keep going."

Cunningham's public stance on the issue has prompted rallies at the Fever's last three games, with two more rallies scheduled for their game in Chicago against the Sky on Saturday, and their game in New York against the Liberty on Aug. 22.

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The rallies have thrust the entire WNBA into the national debate over the issue of trans athletes in