President Trump and Maine’s governor got in a verbal spat over transgender athletes. During a meeting with visiting governors, the president chastised Democratic Maine Governor Janet Mills for allowing transgender athletes to continue competing in women’s sports. You’d better comply, otherwise, you’re not getting any federal funding.” “We’ll see you in court,” the governor replied. […]
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Trump spars with Maine’s governor over transgender athletes
President Trump and Maine’s governor got in a verbal spat over transgender athletes. During a meeting with visiting governors, the president chastised Democratic Maine Governor Janet Mills for allowing transgender athletes to continue competing in women’s sports.
You’d better comply, otherwise, you’re not getting any federal funding.”
“We’ll see you in court,” the governor replied.
“Good, I’ll see you in court. I look forward to that. That should be a real easy one,” Trump said.
Such bipartisan meetings with public officials are typically courteous and respectful, but Donald Trump told the governor, “and enjoy your life after governor because I don’t think you’ll be in elected politics.”