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Senator Jim Banks: ‘Angel Reese Owes Fever Fans an Apology’ After WNBA Finds No Evidence of Racist Remarks
Breitbart ^ | May 28, 2025 | Dylan Gwinn

Posted on 05/28/2025 11:04:45 AM PDT by Morgana

The WNBA concluded its investigation into allegations that fans taunted Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese with racist slurs during their season-opening game against the Fever in Indiana last week.

The league concluded that the reports of racial taunts could “not be substantiated.”

Now, a U.S. senator from Indiana thinks Reese owes fever fans an apology.

Jim Banks (R, IN) called on Reese to apologize to Fever fans for accusing them of being racists.

“Angel Reese owes Indiana fans an apology,” the senator wrote.

While there is some ambiguity over whether Reese herself made the initial complaint, sparking the investigation. There is zero evidence that she did anything to slow down or stop the league’s inquiry, and in fact, in at least one interview, she fields a question from a reporter in which she describes what it was like having to compete while racial slurs were being hurled at her.

In addition, just last week, Reese reposted a TikTok claiming it was “unsafe” for her to play in Indiana.

“Based on information gathered to date, including from relevant fans, team, and arena staff, as well as audio and video review of the game, we have not substantiated [the report],” the league said after their nearly two-week investigation. “The WNBA is committed to fostering a safe and inclusive environment for everyone and will continue to be vigilant in enforcing our fan code of conduct.”

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She should but you know the BT-1000 "It can't be bargained with, it can't be reasoned with. It doesn't feel pity! Or remorse or fear and it absolutely will not stop! ever... until you are dead!"
1 posted on 05/28/2025 11:04:45 AM PDT by Morgana
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To: Morgana

It is not about fact, it is about getting false narratives started that are never retracted when found to be false and become the new narrative (racism). Sharpton and Jackson would be proud.


2 posted on 05/28/2025 11:07:39 AM PDT by Resolute Conservative
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she describes what it was like having to compete while racial slurs were being hurled at her

The black racial victim mentality complex demands more racism from whites than this is a supply of. So she has to make up some.

3 posted on 05/28/2025 11:08:06 AM PDT by Tell It Right (1 Thessalonians 5:21 -- Put everything to the test, hold fast to that which is true.)
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I am sick of this. Every time something goes against a black they cry racism. It is a tired and worn out schtick.


4 posted on 05/28/2025 11:09:01 AM PDT by bk1000 (Banned from Breitbart)
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To: Resolute Conservative

~Juicy Smolliet has entered the chat...


5 posted on 05/28/2025 11:12:06 AM PDT by Cowgirl of Justice
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It is a tired and worn out schtick.

But it's really great schtick, Mrs. Presky!

6 posted on 05/28/2025 11:12:08 AM PDT by Steely Tom ([Voter Fraud] == [Civil War])
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First thought glancing at headline -- Who the f*** is Angel Reese.

click

Reaction after reading the story -- She owes no one any apology. WNBA fans deserve whatever they get. { snicker }

7 posted on 05/28/2025 11:19:54 AM PDT by Salman (Avoid foreign entanglements.)
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She heard what she wanted to hear, not what was actually said.


8 posted on 05/28/2025 11:20:59 AM PDT by Alas Babylon! (Repeal the Patriot Act; Abolish the DHS; reform FBI top to bottom!)
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Jim Banks is proving to be a super senator so far.


9 posted on 05/28/2025 11:22:12 AM PDT by volare737 (Diversity is something to be overcome, not celebrated.)
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Both of the fans?


10 posted on 05/28/2025 11:22:13 AM PDT by crusty old prospector
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Yeah, tell all seven attendees that you’re sorry


11 posted on 05/28/2025 11:23:52 AM PDT by albie
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It’s time for Dave Chappelle to do a bit on Angel Reese, a la “Juicy Smulliet”.

There’s LOTS of material there.


12 posted on 05/28/2025 11:24:17 AM PDT by Eccl 10:2 (Prov 3:5 --- "Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding")
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Oh, crap! You beat me to it!

Major props, young lady.


13 posted on 05/28/2025 11:25:28 AM PDT by Eccl 10:2 (Prov 3:5 --- "Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding")
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Angel Reese is a no talent race hustler who keeps attaching herself to Caitlin Clark when she shouldn't be mentioned in a conversation involving Clark.

Should change her name to Angel Sharpton.

14 posted on 05/28/2025 11:25:41 AM PDT by hflynn
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not only is angel no talent BUT every time Caitlyn Clark is on the court attendance goes up in the stadium!!!


15 posted on 05/28/2025 11:27:11 AM PDT by Morgana ( “Abortion is the ultimate exploitation of women.” — Alice Paul 🇺🇸 🇷🇺 )
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Screw the apology, just ignore her and the rest of that thug league.


16 posted on 05/28/2025 11:27:46 AM PDT by dfwgator (Endut! Hoch Hech!)
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In a recent interview Angel Reese was asked who she thought was the best player in the WNBA right now. To paraphrase - “You mean who the media thinks, or who is? It’s me.”

She’s not even the best player on her team.

And I don’t think Catlin Clark is the best player in the WNBA right now, but she is the most important. She’s the one selling tickets, selling out stadiums, selling merch, selling commercial air time because of boosted viewership.


17 posted on 05/28/2025 11:28:09 AM PDT by BBQToadRibs2
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Caitlyn needs to go play in Europe.


18 posted on 05/28/2025 11:28:11 AM PDT by dfwgator (Endut! Hoch Hech!)
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To: Salman

Kyle Reese’s cousin. protagonist from the terminator.


19 posted on 05/28/2025 11:28:27 AM PDT by MIA_eccl1212 (10-10-10-10)
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To: BBQToadRibs2

Caitlin may not be the best but she works harder than Angel.


20 posted on 05/28/2025 11:30:51 AM PDT by Morgana ( “Abortion is the ultimate exploitation of women.” — Alice Paul 🇺🇸 🇷🇺 )
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