Zach Nunn presses WNBA to protect Caitlin Clark from violence

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U.S. Rep. Zach Nunn has called for the WNBA to better protect Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark in a letter to league commissioner Cathy Engelbert.

In a letter released on social media on Wednesday, July 8, and signed by Nunn and 10 fellow members of the Republican Study Committee, the lawmakers argue that since turning pro in 2024, Clark has been the driving force behind the surge in WNBA fan interest. Despite this, they note, she continues to face "repeated acts of unnecessary physical hostility and violence on the court."

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The document references the June 24 game between the Phoenix Mercury and the Fever, in which Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas's punch to Clark's throat went uncalled in real time by officials but was later upgraded to a flagrant 2 by the league.

The incident attracted widespread attention online and sparked discussion about Clark's physical treatment in the WNBA. U.S. President Donald Trump commented on the play on July 6, describing Clark as having been treated "rather rough" and calling it a "pretty bad event."

"These incidents go far beyond routine physical play, yet the WNBA and its officiating have too often failed to address these unacceptable incidents and hold players accountable," the July 8 letter said.

Thomas called the contact with Clark "a complete accident" and said she has received death threats and racial slurs since the play. Clark said afterward she condemns the harassment and hate directed at Thomas and other WNBA players.

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