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‘We are the federal law’: Trump, Maine governor clash over transgender athletes

President Donald Trump confronted Maine Governor Janet Mills over her refusal to enforce his executive order on transgender athletes during a White House meeting with governors.
Governor Janet Mills asserted that she would comply with state and federal law, responding to Trump's threats during their exchange at the White House.
Trump reiterated his threat to withhold federal funding to Maine over compliance with his order, stating they would not receive any federal funding until the issue was resolved.
The public exchange between Trump and Mills escalated to a shouting match, gaining significant attention on social media.

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