The USDA announced it will suspend funding for certain educational programs in Maine, arguing that the state is defying Trump-era policies that aim to exclude transgender students from participating in women's sports. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins emphasized that this funding freeze, which impacts administrative functions within schools, is just the start of a wider review of Maine's adherence to federal mandates on education. Democratic Rep. Chellie Pingree denounced the measure as political blackmail, asserting it threatens the well-being of various stakeholders in the educational system.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has suspended federal funding for some education programs in Maine due to the state's non-compliance with Trump’s anti-trans directive.
Democratic Rep. Chellie Pingree condemned the USDA's funding freeze, labeling it as political blackmail against Maine for its policies supporting transgender students.
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins indicated that the funding freeze is just the beginning and that compliance with Trump’s policies will be thoroughly reviewed.
Trump’s order banning transgender athletes from competing in women's sports directly triggered this funding freeze, reflecting the administration's ongoing conflict with Maine's inclusive policies.
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