On the court, Clark has fallen victim to numerous hard fouls and boastful trash talk while being the clear face of the league.That prompted members of Congress to write a letter to WNBA Commissioner Kathy Engelbert demanding accountability and answers regarding Clark's treatment.DAN DAKICH RIPS ALYSSA THOMAS AFTER CAITLIN CLARK HIT, SAYS WNBA STARS DODGE BLAME AGAINCaitlin Clark continues to take heat from media members despite drawing millions of new fans to the WNBA.(Ali Gradischer/Getty Images)The letter said "the face of your league" is subject to "repeated acts of unnecessary physical hostility and violence."Marlin Stutzman (R-Indiana) said Alyssa Thomas' fist to Clark's throat was his tipping point to be a part of the letter."For me, the fact the way the WNBA handled it with a one-game suspension, it was such a blatant foul...
and the fact that, last night they strategically sacked, Caitlin Clark, at the game against the [Phoenix] Mercury again, just to me is like, we're leaving an amazing talent on the bench because we're afraid of what could happen on the court," Stutzman told Outkick's Dan Dakich on "Don't @ Me."LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JULY 08: Caitlin Clark #22 of the Indiana Fever passes the ball against Dearica Hamby #5 of the Los Angeles Sparks during the second quarter of the game at Crypto.com Arena on July 08, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.(Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images) ((Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images))CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"I think all she has to do is respond to the letter, and make it an open letter and say, 'You know what? We're hearing you guys loud and clear.
We appreciate your attention to, you know, the league and what's happening on the court.We're going to take every action needed, whether it's with our referees, whether it's with our coaches and the players.
And be sure that we run our league professionally.But also, where it's still very competitive on the court,'" he continued.The let...