Maine Governor Defies Trump in Trans Athlete Showdown

President Trump clashed with Maine’s Democratic Governor Janet Mills during a National Governors Association session at the White House.

The dispute centered on Trump’s executive order aiming to ban transgender athletes from girls’ and women’s sports, including the 2028 LA Olympics.

Trump falsely claimed two female Olympic boxers were transgender to justify his order.

Mills refused to comply, citing Maine’s anti-discrimination law and the Maine Principal’s Association policy allowing transgender athletes to compete based on gender identity.

Trump threatened to withhold federal funding from Maine if the state didn’t follow his order.

Mills countered that she’s adhering to state and federal law, challenging Trump with, “See you in court.”

Trump retorted with a jab at Mills’ political future, noting she’s term-limited and out in 2026.

Mills vowed Maine won’t bow to Trump’s threats, promising legal action to protect federal funds for schools.

The executive order can’t override federal laws independently, weakening Trump’s leverage.

The spat highlights a broader battle over transgender rights, state autonomy, and federal overreach.