"President Donald Trump promised Friday to deny federal funds to Maine when the state’s Democratic Gov. Janet Mills indicated she would not be complying with his executive order banning men from women’s sports.
The president pointed out that the NCAA complied immediately with his executive order on the issue.
“But I understand Maine, is Maine here — the governor of Maine?” Trump asked.
“I’m here,” Mills replied.
“Are you not going to comply with that?” the president asked.
“I’m complying with state and federal laws,” Mills responded.
“We are the federal law,” Trump replied. “You better do it, because you’re not going to get any federal funding at all if you don’t …your population, even though it’s somewhat liberal … doesn’t want men playing in women’s sports …”
“See you in court,” Mills said curtly.
“Good. I’ll see you in court,” Trump responded with an edge in his voice. “I look forward to that. That should be a real easy one. And enjoy your life after governor, because I don’t think you’ll be in elected politics.”
WJ
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