Trump Threatens Maine Officials Over Transgender Sports Order

During a White House meeting with governors, President Donald Trump threatened Maine Governor Janet Mills with the loss of federal funding unless she complied with his recent executive order banning transgender women and girls from competing in women's sports. Mills asserted that she was following state and federal laws, while Trump insisted that his executive order represented federal law that must be adhered to. Following this exchange, Mills vowed that Maine would not be intimidated by Trump's threats and would take legal action to protect the state's funding and academic opportunities for students. The executive order is part of Trump's broader campaign against transgender rights, which has faced legal challenges and opposition from various states. Mills has stated that her administration will defend its laws against Trump's directives, emphasizing the need for legal action if federal funding is withheld. This confrontation highlights the ongoing national debate over transgender participation in sports and the legal ramifications of such policies.