Transgender Athletes: Trump clashed with Governor Mills over transgender athlete policies and funding.
At a White House event, Trump clashed with Governor Mills over transgender athlete policies.
Trump threatened to cut federal funds from Maine over its stance on transgender athletes.
The exchange occurred while Trump discussed his executive order banning transgender athletes from women’s sports.
Trump directly asked Governor Mills if she would comply with his order on transgender athletes.
Transgender Athletes: Trump Threatens to Withhold Funding, Sparking Legal Challenge from Maine Governor Mills
Mills said she would follow both state and federal laws regarding transgender athletes.
Trump insisted that federal law supersedes state law, warning Mills about losing federal funding.
Mills responded confidently, saying, “See you in court,” challenging Trump’s threat to cut funding.
Trump replied, expressing excitement about the legal battle, and questioned Mills’ future in politics.
After the event, Mills released a statement addressing Trump’s threat to withhold federal funding.
Mills’ administration promised legal action if the President attempts to cut Maine’s federal funding.
The Attorney General and administration will work to restore the funding and academic opportunities for Maine.
Mills declared that Maine will not be intimidated by the President’s threats regarding funding.
Transgender Athletes: Trump’s Order Triggers Investigation
On Friday, the Department of Education informed Maine about an investigation into transgender athletes in sports.
The investigation focuses on allegations that Maine allows male athletes to compete in girls’ athletics.
The Department of Education mentioned a Maine high school allowing a male student in girls’ sports. Trump signed an order banning transgender girls and women from participating in female sports categories.
The order directs federal agencies to interpret Title IX rules to exclude transgender girls from sports.
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