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Sophie Cunningham waves checkered flag at US Grand Prix
Original: Libs melt down after Sophie Cunningham gets checkered flag-waving honors at F1's United States Grand Prix
WNBA player Sophie Cunningham was given checkered flag-waving honors at Formula 1's United States Grand Prix, and the choice drew sharp political reaction in the United States. Coverage framed the response as criticism from liberal commentators, with supporters defending Cunningham's appearance at the race as a routine celebrity honor for an athlete.
Why now: A sports figure popular with conservative audiences became a flashpoint in US political culture wars after the F1 race appearance.
Sophie CunninghamFormula 1United States Grand PrixFox News
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