'It Seems Unfair': Donald Trump Slams WNBA's Salary Structure Over Caitlin Clark Contract

Caitlin Clark in her rookie season with Indiana Fever redefined popularity a WNBA star can achieve as she took Fever to playoffs and in doing so exceeded expectations. Caitlin Clark invited a lot of media frenzy and attention towards WNBA. 

Given amount of attention Caitlin Clark's brought to league, US Presidential Elections candidate Donald Trump has spoken out against pay parity. 

Donald Trump on Caitlin Clark contract 

Amidst his Presidential campaign, Donald Trump featured in former NFL coach Bill Belichick's podcast and raved about Caitlin Clark's game.

“She’s incredible, by way. I watch, too. I think she’s incredible. shot, I watch this shot go in. It’s like, couldn’t she shoot that way in NBA ? Give her ball. She’s unbelievable. It’s a phemena. It’s something that is taking place, and it’s unusual,” said Donald Trump. 

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Caitlin Clark earns $76,535, per year totalling roughly $338,000 over four years which pales in comparison to what NBA rookie of year Victor Wembanyama earns at $12.7 Million per year. 

“Well, it’s really you got to rely on market. You can’t go in and just say, ‘well, we’re going to break this contract because this person did well.’ league could probably go up and give her a bonus. It wouldn’t kill league if league is doing okay. But league could really do something with it because it seems unfair, but you have a lot of that. I see it all time with football and baseball and even basketball, where somebody comes in, he turns out to be 10 times better,” said Donald Trump.