Maine Governor Janet Mills clashed with President Trump over transgender athletes’ rights when he threatened to withhold federal funding unless she complied with his executive order banning them from women’s sports. During his remarks, Trump insisted that Mills must enforce the order, claiming public support for it in Maine. Mills responded by threatening legal action, stating, “See you in court.” Trump welcomed the confrontation, suggesting that it would be an easy legal battle. The exchange highlights the ongoing tensions regarding transgender rights and federal-state relations in the United States.
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