Trump’s Attack
It began with a social media tirade. Enraged by ABC News commentator Donna Brazile’s sharp criticism of his tariff policies and his decision to withdraw Secret Service protection from former Vice President Kamala Harris, Donald Trump lashed out.
In a series of late-night posts, he demanded that ABC fire Brazile, branding her “low IQ,” “dumb as a rock,” and “a liar.” It was the kind of scorched-earth rhetoric his supporters cheered—and his critics had come to expect.
But what happened next stunned everyone.
The Decision That Changed Everything
Less than 24 hours later, Donna Brazile made a move so simple, so understated, that it left Trump looking like the punchline of his own joke.
She did nothing.
No fiery rebuttal. No angry press conference. No sparring on cable news. Instead, she appeared on her scheduled segment, calm and composed, even cracking a light joke that seemed to shrug off Trump’s insults without granting them any power.
In a media environment where outrage often feeds outrage, Brazile’s restraint transformed Trump’s attack into self-inflicted embarrassment.
The Ironic Twist
The irony was impossible to ignore. Just last year, Trump had sued ABC News for defamation—and ABC settled, paying him $15 million. For him to now insist that the network fire Brazile for criticizing him, while publicly boasting of his financial “victory” over ABC, left even some of his allies wincing at the contradiction.
By comparison, Brazile’s silence looked not like weakness, but like strength. Her composure cast Trump’s anger as petty, his insults as hollow.
The Larger Lesson
In the end, Brazile didn’t need to fight. By refusing to dignify Trump’s words, she highlighted what many in the US and UK audiences aged 45–65+ already sensed: that the loudest voice is not always the strongest, and that dignity can be the most devastating counterattack.
Trump may have expected a clash. Instead, he ended up alone, shouting into the void—while Donna Brazile carried on with her work, unshaken, and even a little amused.
“This Is Crazy Work” – Leaked CBA Proposal Would Blow Up the WNBA Pay Scale
Bro, something wild is happening in the WNBA streets.
According to a leaked CBA proposal, the league is looking at the biggest salary jump in its history – and if even half of this becomes reality, the economics of women’s basketball are about to change fast.
We’re talking about:
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Max salary moving from around $800,000
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League minimum jumping to around $220,000
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An average salary of roughly $460,000 per player
And here’s the real shocker:
That $1.1 million+ isn’t just for one superstar. Under this proposal, teams could have multiple players at or near that level.
Yeah. That’s not a raise.
That’s a new era.
Multiple Million-Level Players per Team? That Changes Everything
In the old model, there was often this feeling that only overseas play, endorsements, or special side deals could get a WNBA player anywhere near “life-changing” money.
But with a max north of $1.1 million and more than one player per roster able to hit those numbers, the entire hierarchy shifts:
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Superstars can actually be paid like centerpieces,
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star duos or trios become financially realistic,
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and arguments about “who deserves the max” become way more interesting.
It also means front offices will have to get way smarter with roster building and cap strategy, because stacking big names won’t be just a fantasy anymore – it’ll be on the table.
A New Floor: $220K Minimum and a $460K Average
The minimum salary jumping to $220,000 might be the most important part.
That’s not just “survival money” anymore. That’s:
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pay your bills,
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invest,
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take care of your body,
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and not need to grind year-round overseas just to make ends meet.
Add to that an average salary of $460,000, and suddenly the WNBA isn’t just a platform for visibility – it’s a legit career cornerstone financially.
Role players, vets off the bench, and younger players won’t be scraping by. The “middle class” of the league finally gets some respect.
The Biggest Jump in WNBA History – But Also a Statement
Calling this the biggest money jump in WNBA history isn’t an exaggeration – it’s a flex.
It’s the league basically admitting:
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The talent is elite.
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The ratings are rising.
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The demand is real.
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And it’s time the money started catching up.
Is it perfect? No. There will still be debates about revenue sharing, overseas options, and whether true megastars like Caitlin Clark or A’ja Wilson are still underpaid compared to what they generate.
But one thing is clear:
If this proposal holds anywhere close to what’s been leaked, the next generation of WNBA players won’t just be fighting for respect on the court.
They’ll finally be getting paid like it, too.
