WNBA coach takes subtle shot at Trump over 'attacks' on trans athletes

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The WNBA celebrated Transgender Day of Visibility Monday, and one of its coaches appeared to take a shot at President Donald Trump.

Minnesota Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve issued a statement saying there have been "executive and legislative attacks" on transgender people.

"On this transgender visibility day, a time of escalating executive and legislative attacks attempting to deny healthcare, education and basic freedoms; a time of epidemic violence, particularly against black and brown trans women — we celebrate trans and non-binary people everywhere. You are seen and loved," Reeve's statement said

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Minnesota Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve reacts during the second half of Game 5 of a 2024 WNBA playoff series against the Connecticut Sun at Target Center.  (Matt Krohn/Imagn Images)

The team also posted a photo of Reeve wearing a shirt that said "Protect trans kids."

The league posted on X about its support for transgender people. It coincided with the final day of women’s history month. The post sparked reactions from women’s sports advocates who have championed Title IX and the efforts to keep biological males out of girls and women’s sports.

Four years to the day of Reeve's statement and the team's post, Reeve wrote an op-ed in Sports Illustrated, "We All Win When Trans Athletes Are Included." 

Minnesota Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve watches from the sideline against the Connecticut Sun during Game 4 of the 2024 WNBA semifinals at Mohegan Sun Arena.  (David Butler II/Imagn Images)

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