Rumors claiming WNBA star Brittney Griner was subject to gender revelations by White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt and that the WNBA would begin mandatory “sex testing” have been officially debunked. These false narratives began circulating in early August 2025 on social media platforms, gaining significant traction despite a lack of credible sources.
The misinformation falsely asserted that Leavitt made a controversial statement about Griner’s gender, and the WNBA was set to impose mandatory gender verification for its players in the upcoming season. These fabrications sparked outrage, confusion, and further fueled discussions around gender identity in professional sports.
No. There is no evidence or official statement supporting claims that Karoline Leavitt made any comment about Brittney Griner’s gender identity. Multiple reputable search engines, including Google and Bing, show no legitimate news coverage of such a statement.
The viral posts originated from low-credibility blogs and social media accounts, such as the “Today in America” Facebook page, which shared fabricated headlines designed to drive traffic and generate ad revenue. These types of fake posts have been traced to individuals and content farms, some reportedly operated from Vietnam, with the intention of exploiting politically sensitive topics for profit.
The White House officially confirmed to Snopes that the rumor is “obviously fake.”...
Rumors claiming WNBA star Brittney Griner was subject to gender revelations by White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt and that the WNBA would begin mandatory “sex testing” have been officiall...