
“See you in court": Trump spats with governor over transgender athletes
Kyiv • UNN
US President Trump had a falling out with the governor of Maine over her refusal to comply with a decree banning transgender people from participating in women's sports. Trump threatened to withhold federal funding from the state, while Mills promised to comply with the law.
US President Donald Trump has publicly quarreled with Maine Governor Janet Mills. The incident occurred in the White House during a meeting between the president and the governors, UNN reports with reference to AR.
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It is noted that the reason for the conflict was Mills' refusal to comply with Trump's decree banning transgender athletes from competitions in women's sports.
You better do it , because you're not going to get federal funding
To this, the governor replied that she would "follow the laws of the United States and our state.
"I'll see you in court," Mills threatened.
To this, Trump replied that "it will be an easy thing to do.
"I'll see you when you're re-elected," the White House chief added.
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