Trump demands apology from Maine's Gov. Mills over transgender athlete clash

President Trump has demanded a 'full throated apology' from Maine Governor Janet Mills following their contentious exchange over transgender athlete policies during a White House meeting last month. In a Truth Social post, Trump criticized Mills for not personally apologizing and claimed that the state had already issued an apology, which Mills denied. Mills responded by asserting that her commitment is to the rule of law, emphasizing that the issue transcends transgender sports and highlights the need for a federal economic plan. She also stated that she would see Trump in court over the matter, as he threatened to withhold federal funding from Maine if it did not comply with his executive order banning transgender athletes from competing in women's sports. Mills urged Trump to focus on broader issues affecting women and children, including health care and social security. The ongoing dispute reflects deeper political tensions surrounding state versus federal authority on social issues.