He said he would do it.
The Trump Administration is pausing federal funding to Maine universities after the state refused to comply with his order banning biological males from women’s sports.
The pause impacts eight public colleges within UMS, and a spokesperson confirmed on Tuesday that the affected schools have been notified.
According to the spokesperson, the email notice from the USDA read in part, “This pause is temporary in nature while USDA evaluates if it should take any follow-on actions related to prospective Title VI or Title IX violations. Please take any necessary actions to effectuate this direction from leadership. This pause will remain in effect until further notice.”
During a meeting with U.S. governors last month, Trump exchanged words with Governor Janet Mills (D-ME) after she threatened to take legal action against the administration for the order.
“Is Maine here? The governor of Maine? Are you not going to comply with it?” Trump asked.
“I’ll comply with state and federal law,” Mills said.
“We are the federal law. You better do it. Because you’re not going to get any federal funding at all if you don’t,” Trump warned. “And by the way, your population, even though it is somewhat liberal although I did very well there. Your population doesn’t want men playing in women’s sports. You better comply because otherwise you’re not getting any federal funding.”
Mills pushed back, saying, “We’ll see you in court.”
Watch the exchange below:
🔥 President Trump calls Maine Gov. Janet Mills (D) out to her face over her refusal to comply with the executive order keeping men out of women's sports:
"You better do it — because you're not going to get any federal funding at all if you don't." pic.twitter.com/uMUZsy1j6t
— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) February 21, 2025
[h/t The Daily Wire]
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