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Related: About this forumStephen A. Smith Ominously Warns Trump 'Coming' for Sports
Smith said the arrests represent a nugget of evidence showing the presidents desire to punish sports leagues that run afoul of himand warned more leagues may be next.
Dont be surprised if the WNBA is next on his list, he warned. Because when you have all of these protests that have been goin on out there, and people have been protestin against him... this man is coming.
The WNBA has been one of the most openly anti-Trump professional leagues, with players frequently taking part in Black Lives Matter demonstrations and publicly endorsing Democratic candidates.
While there hasnt been significant backlash to Trump from the NBA during his second term, basketball players famously drew Trumps ire for participating in Black Lives Matter protests in 2020.
https://www.thedailybeast.com/stephen-a-smith-delivers-ominous-warning-about-trump-coming-for-sports/
elleng
(141,224 posts)BSDemon
(51 posts)I bet that MAGAts will start to bitch about the WC being 'unAmerican'
no_hypocrisy
(53,541 posts)Exhibit One: Trump "organizes" the American Football League to compete with the NFL in the 80s.
Exhibit Two: LIV Golf. Donald Trump's properties are a significant part of LIV Golf's schedule, with his courses hosting LIV events and, for the first time, the PGA Tour in 2026. (Because the PGA is essentially avoiding Trump courses.) Wouldn't be surprised if he owns a significant interest in the organization.
Why wouldn't Trump go after the NBA. Lots of money there too.