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Trump makes bizarre claim about Dennis Rodman and women’s sports as he brags about getting ‘transgender insanity’ out of schools

NBA Hall of Famer Dennis Rodman joined Donald Trump in Oklahoma where he discussed women's sports with Enes Kanter Freedom also in attendance amid his battle with the WNBA.

By RICH JONES · Daily Mail

Published: Friday, 2 October 2026 at 4:00 PM

Key Things to Know

Donald Trump claimed Dennis Rodman and Enes Kanter Freedom are the only men allowed in women's sports.
The comments were made during a campaign rally in Durant, Oklahoma, alongside both former NBA players.
Kanter Freedom previously claimed he plans to enter the 2027 WNBA Draft to protest transgender inclusion policies.

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Former President Donald Trump appeared alongside former NBA players Dennis Rodman and Enes Kanter Freedom during a campaign rally in Durant, Oklahoma. During his speech, Trump claimed that Rodman and Kanter Freedom were the only two men who would be allowed to play in women's sports while speaking out against transgender inclusion and policies in schools.

Kanter Freedom has recently protested WNBA policies by claiming he intends to enter the 2027 WNBA Draft, later stating Rodman agreed to coach him. Rodman also accompanied Trump earlier in the day at a factory visit, with Trump noting Rodman's past relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.

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