Sophie Cunningham responds to Trump admin using her now-famous viral finger-pointing meme
WNBA player Sophie Cunningham's viral finger-pointing meme has drawn attention from the Trump administration.
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Sophie Cunningham, a player for the Indiana Fever, has responded to the Trump administration's use of her viral finger-pointing meme. The meme, which originated from a WNBA game, has gained significant traction online.
Coverage from outlets such as The New York Times, Fox News, and Yahoo Sports emphasizes the widespread use of the meme, with Cunningham describing the situation as 'so goofy'. The Post and Courier and IndyStar also report on the meme's popularity, noting its adoption by various entities, including a state agency.
What to watch next: Cunningham's public statements and reactions. Coverage does not yet specify whether Cunningham will make further comments or if the meme will be used in other political contexts.
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Quick answers
Who is Sophie Cunningham?
Sophie Cunningham is a WNBA player for the Indiana Fever.
What is the viral finger-pointing meme?
The viral finger-pointing meme features Sophie Cunningham pointing her finger during a WNBA game.
How has the Trump administration used the meme?
Coverage does not yet specify how the Trump administration has used the meme.
Coverage (6)
- The Billion Dollar Blind Spot Past The Wire · 7h ago
- SC shrimp gate and state agency join in on WNBA's Sophie Cunningham and her viral pointing meme Post and Courier · 7h ago
- What Is The 'Sophie Cunningham Pointing' Meme? The Viral WNBA Moment Becoming One Of 2026's Biggest Sports Memes Explained Yahoo Sports · 7h ago
- Indiana Fever's Sophie Cunningham responds to viral finger pointing memes: ‘So goofy’ IndyStar · 7h ago
- Fever’s Sophie Cunningham on Trump administration using her viral meme: ‘Everyone is posting it’ The New York Times · 7h ago
- Sophie Cunningham responds to Trump admin using her now-famous viral finger-pointing meme Fox News · 7h ago
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