WNBA player DiJonai Carrington recently made waves on social media by posting a photo of herself wearing a hoodie emblazoned with the words “F*** Donald Trump.”
The 27-year-old shared the image on X, a social media platform, with the caption: “What my hoodie says.”
The hoodie, which is part of merchandise from rapper YG’s 2016 tour titled “F*** Donald Trump,” has stirred up controversy.
While Carrington’s post certainly grabbed attention, the response was more negative than supportive.
Criticism Over Her Political Statement
Many users on social media mocked Carrington’s choice of attire, accusing her of seeking attention.
One commenter asked sarcastically, “Can’t tell, does it say ‘Notice me’?” Another person chimed in, saying, “Read the room, this doesn’t have the impact it once did.”
There were also comments like, “Haha, the WNBA has become unwatchable.
Hopefully, Taylor Swift and Caitlin Clark can salvage it, but who knows?”
Unrivaled League’s Response and NFL Comparison
Carrington’s post caught the attention of her followers, but the league she plays for, Unrivaled, has not made any official statements about her hoodie.
While the league frequently shares photos of players arriving at games, it notably did not post images of Carrington on the day she wore the controversial garment.
For comparison, the NFL has been much stricter about political statements.
In fact, after the 2016 election, they reminded players not to make political gestures.
This is in stark contrast to Carrington’s defiance.
In a related incident, NFL player Nick Bosa was fined $11,255 in 2020 for wearing a MAGA hat after his team, the San Francisco 49ers, defeated the Dallas Cowboys.
Past Controversy Involving Caitlin Clark
This isn’t the first time Carrington has found herself in the spotlight.
Last season, she was at the center of controversy after an incident during a playoff game against the Indiana Fever.
Carrington poked Caitlin Clark in the eye, which led to some bruising on Clark’s face.
However, Clark dismissed any ill intentions, stating it was just part of the game.
When asked by USA Today reporter Christine Brennan if the eye poke was intentional, Carrington became defensive, emphasizing that it was not intentional.
She said, “I didn’t know I hit her, actually.
I was trying to make a play on the ball.”
The incident led to a public debate, with the WNBA Players’ Association condemning the question, calling it a blatant attempt to create a false narrative that could fuel negativity.
USA Today defended the reporter, insisting that their aim was to hear Carrington’s perspective directly.
Unrivaled League’s Struggles and the Absence of Caitlin Clark
Unrivaled, a league launched recently in Miami, is designed for WNBA stars to compete in 3×3 basketball games.
However, the debut round of television ratings was underwhelming, with the league struggling to attract viewers—especially after Caitlin Clark opted out of playing.
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