Former President Donald Trump has called for a fan boycott of the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) amid ongoing controversy surrounding national anthem protests by players.
The statement, made on October 28, 2026, adds to the political debate over athlete activism in professional sports. Trump's remarks follow a season in which several WNBA teams have knelt or stayed in locker rooms during the anthem to protest racial injustice and police brutality.
The league has not issued an official response to the boycott call. The WNBA has previously supported players' rights to peaceful protest.
