Trump Threatens Maine's Funding Over Transgender Athlete Policy

President Trump confronted Maine Governor Janet Mills regarding the state's policy on transgender athletes during a meeting in Washington D.C. Trump stated on Thursday that Maine allows biological males to compete in women's sports, a practice he opposes. He warned that Maine would lose federal funding if it did not comply with his administration's policy restricting sports participation to biological sex. Mills responded that Maine would challenge the decision in court. Trump signed an executive order on February 5 barring federal funds from schools that allow biological males who identify as transgender women to play in women's sports. The Maine Principal's Association announced on February 7 that biological males would still be allowed to compete in women's sports. Trump predicted Mills' stance might hurt her in future elections.