In a rare confrontation with President Trump, Governor Janet Mills of Maine publicly defied his executive order banning transgender athletes from women's sports during a meeting with bipartisan governors. Mills asserted her compliance with existing state and federal laws, prompting Trump to threaten withholding federal funding. The exchange reflects the ongoing conflict between Trump's administration and Democratic leaders, as Mills's defiance stands out amid a general difficulty among Democrats to challenge Trump's authority. Their exchange escalated tensions and highlighted the ongoing political struggle regarding laws related to transgender rights.
You better comply, you better comply, because otherwise you're not getting any federal funding. See you in court, she shot back. Good, I'll see you in court.
Her moment of defiance came at a time when Democrats have struggled to find any coherent or effective way to stand up to this president.
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