Maine Governor Stands Firm Against Trump’s Demands Over Transgender Athlete Ban

Governor Janet Mills refuses to apologize for defying President Trump’s executive order, emphasizing the rule of law and separation of powers as federal investigations and funding threats escalate.

• President Trump demanded a personal apology from Governor Janet Mills for opposing his executive order banning transgender athletes from women’s sports.
• Governor Mills rejected the demand, reiterating her commitment to state and federal law, and criticized Trump’s broader policies, including cuts to foreign aid and healthcare programs.
• The Trump administration has opened federal investigations into Maine entities and warned of potential litigation or termination of federal grants if the state does not comply.
• Mills emphasized that the dispute is about constitutional principles, rejecting Trump’s assertion that he 'is the law' and asserting the importance of legislative authority.
• The conflict highlights broader debates over transgender rights, federal versus state authority, and the limits of executive power in the United States.

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