Trump's Funding Threats to Maine Amid Cuts and Criticism
President Trump threatens Maine funding over transgender athlete policies amid national discontent over his executive orders and federal cuts.
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The confrontation during the meeting came after Mills and Trump had traded barbs over the last 24 hours regarding his push to bar transgender athletes from playing in girls’ and women’s sports.
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Trump made the exclusion of transgender people from not only sports, but society at large, a central pillar of his 2024 campaign.
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The tit-for-tat quickly escalated as Ms. Mills spouted back, “I’ll see you in court.”
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The investigation will review whether state and local policies are in compliance with Title IX federal protections for female athletes, which under an executive order signed by Trump Feb. 5 bars the participation of trans women in girls sports.
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Summary
In a contentious clash, President Trump threatened to withhold federal funding from Maine due to the state's defiance against his executive order banning transgender athletes from participating in girls' sports. Governor Janet Mills vowed to take the battle to court, asserting that Maine's stance aligns with state law. Amidst these political tensions, many Republicans face backlash at town halls regarding Trump's severe federal cuts, including widespread layoffs at multiple agencies, stirring public dissatisfaction. The U.S. Education Department is also looking into potential violations surrounding Maine's adherence to federal laws on transgender athletes, underscoring ongoing disputes over rights and funding.
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