The Department of Education’s Bold Move Against Maine
In a fiery showdown, Democrat Maine Governor Janet Mills found herself at odds with President Donald Trump over a contentious issue: men competing in women’s sports. This clash erupted during a National Governors Association meeting on Friday, fueled by Trump’s executive order from February 5. The order aims to protect women’s sports by ensuring biological men are kept out.
Mills wasn’t having it. She boldly declared that Maine wouldn’t bow to what she called the president’s “threats.” Her statement was clear: “The State of Maine will not be intimidated by the President’s threats.” And if Trump tried to cut federal funding for schools? Mills promised legal action to get it back.
Trump didn’t mince words either. At the NGA meeting, he directly challenged Mills, asking if she planned to defy his order. Her response? A firm commitment to state and federal laws. But Trump shot back with a warning: comply or lose federal funding.
“By the way…your (state’s) population doesn’t want men playing in women’s sports,” he added, driving his point home.
Mills didn’t back down, promising to see him in court. Trump seemed unfazed, predicting an easy win and hinting at her political future post-governorship.
Just hours after this heated exchange, the Department of Education launched an investigation into Maine’s compliance with Title IX laws. The DOE announced that its Office for Civil Rights (OCR) is probing allegations that Maine allows male athletes in girls’ sports and denies female athletes exclusive facilities.
The spotlight is also on Greely High School under Maine School Administrative District #51 for allegedly letting male students compete in girls’ categories.
“Maine would have you believe that it has no choice in how it treats women and girls in athletics… If Maine wants to continue receiving federal funds…it has to follow Title IX,” said acting assistant secretary for civil rights Craig Trainor.
This clash isn’t just about sports; it’s about power, law, and who gets the final say—Washington or state capitals like Augusta?
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