Sophie Cunningham’s Viral Moment and Presidential Meme

WNBA player Sophie Cunningham gave an unexpected nod to former President Donald Trump for using viral images of her in a meme. The pictures showed her pointing at Phoenix Mercury’s DeWanna Bonner during a heated moment at a game on June 22, 2026, in Indianapolis. Cunningham’s team, the Indiana Fever, won the game 86-77.

The incident quickly gained popularity online, becoming a leading sports meme of the year. Even the White House joined in, posting a social media clip that referenced the meme and included a famous video of Trump pointing during the 2024 campaign.

Speaking to reporters, Cunningham commented on the widespread use of the meme. “I think everyone around the world is posting it,” she noted, acknowledging that various companies and groups had shared it as well.

During her podcast, Cunningham discussed her technical foul from the game. She described it as “the weakest thing I’ve ever seen in my life,” explaining that she was “just pointing” without saying a word. She remarked on Bonner’s reaction, stating, “I could not help myself. She was losing her temper, and all I was doing was pointing.”

Meanwhile, local news revealed that an Indianapolis man faced charges for alleged stalking and threatening a Pacers security executive who intervened during the situation involving Cunningham.

Jackson Thompson, a sports reporter for Fox News Digital, covered the story, focusing on political and cultural issues in sports. His reporting has been referenced in significant media outlets and federal government actions related to Title IX.