During a National Governors Association meeting, President Trump threatened Maine Governor Janet Mills with funding cuts if she did not comply with his executive order banning transgender athletes from women's sports. Mills firmly rejected Trump's ultimatum, emphasizing her commitment to state and federal laws. The confrontation highlights the broader context of Trump's administration rolling back LGBTQ+ rights, especially concerning transgender participation in athletics. Mills's challenge to Trump signifies her resistance against his policies, even stating, "See you in court," reinforcing her stance in the ongoing political debate over transgender rights.
"I'm complying with state and federal laws," Mills responded, to which Trump quipped, "Well-I'm- we are the federal law. You better do it..."
Mills challenged Trump defiantly, "See you in court," to which Trump shot back, "Good. I'll see you in court. That should be a real easy one..."
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