The article discusses President Trump's authoritarian approach toward governance, exemplified by his interactions with Maine Governor Janet Mills. During a governors' meeting, Trump confronted Mills over her lack of compliance with his executive order banning transgender women from participating in women's sports. By insisting, "We are the federal law," Trump reflects a troubling view where he believes federal law and his own wishes are one and the same, threatening states like Maine with federal funding cuts for disagreement. This dynamic signifies a deeper issue with Trump's understanding of the legal framework and his executive role.
Trump's conflation of law and personal whims highlights a troubling perspective of power, where he expects compliance not as a legal necessity but rather as a demand.
Trump insisted, "We are the federal law," demonstrating his belief that federal power is synonymous with his own perceived authority over individual states.
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