Florida Governor Responds to WNBA Transgender Policy Review

Florida Governor Responds to WNBA Transgender Policy Review

Source: BroBible

Summary

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis mocked the WNBA for reviewing its transgender policy after two former NBA players, Enes Kanter and Royce White, declared for the WNBA draft. WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert announced that the league would review its policy, citing the need for “thoughtfulness and professionalism” in addressing the issue. DeSantis responded on social media, criticizing the league’s decision.


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The controversy gets a new name.

The WNBA reviews its transgender policy, because two ex-NBA players decided to test it. The league calls it “complex and nuanced.” Florida Governor Ron DeSantis calls it something else. The WNBA needs to figure out what it means to be a woman in sports.


Author: Evan Null