Jim Jordan and other Republicans champion the WNBA sensation’s right to compete with Team USA

Republican leaders champion Caitlin Clark amid Olympic team snub...

Republican leaders champion Caitlin Clark amid Olympic team snub scandal(AP Photo/Ashley Landis)LAPRESSE

Caitlin Clark has been shockingly excluded from the women’s Olympic basketball team for the Paris Games. This decision has confounded anyone familiar with her meteoric rise and transformative impact on women’s basketball… and a political party?

The omission of Clark, even she played limited minutes, is a catastrophic misstep that has ignited a firestorm of anger among her fiercely loyal and energetic fan base. Fans are not just disappointed; they are vowing to boycott the Olympic games entirely in protest of this outrageous snub. The uproar is unprecedented, and the backlash is only gaining momentum.

Leading the charge against this egregious oversight are Republican politicians who are vocally demanding answers and action. The official House Judiciary GOP X account didn’t hold back, tweeting that the Indiana Fever rookie and undeniable face of the WNBA “should be on the Olympic team.” This sentiment echoes across the nation, amplifying the scandal.

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Diana Taurasi takes another shot at Caitlin Clark after Olympic ‘snub’

It’s notable that the House Judiciary Committee is chaired by Jim Jordan, a passionate sports fan and former Ohio State wrestler. The fact that the House Judiciary GOP is publicly weighing in on Clark’s exclusion underscores the sheer insanity of the situation. This is no ordinary sports controversy; it has spiraled into a national debate.

Historically, the WNBA struggled to capture public interest. Headlines were rare, games were low-profile, and TV ratings languished. But Caitlin Clark changed all that. Dominating the news cycle for weeks and breaking viewership records, she has become the unprecedented face of the league. Yet, the chance to showcase her on the Olympic stage has been inexplicably squandered.

Sadly, neither the political outcry nor the fan fury can alter the current roster. This missed opportunity to elevate the sport will surely haunt those responsible if it becomes something that could affect Women’s Basketball on the long run.