It was only a matter of time before the first major showdown between President Trump and the radical left erupted, and Maine has volunteered to be the battleground. At issue? Whether biological men should be allowed to compete in women’s sports—a question that should have an obvious answer, yet here we are.
Trump made his stance crystal clear on February 5th when he signed the “No Men in Women’s Sports” executive order, which prohibits federal funding for any state or institution that allows men to compete against women in sports. It’s a simple, common-sense policy—protect female athletes, maintain fairness, and uphold the integrity of competition. But in typical leftist fashion, Maine’s Democratic Governor Janet Mills is refusing to comply.
Speaking at a Republican Governors Association gathering, Trump couldn’t hide his disbelief:
“I heard men are still playing in Maine,” he said. “I hate to tell you this, but we’re not going to give them any federal money… none whatsoever, until they clean that up.”
And just like that, Maine’s $5 billion in federal funding is now on the chopping block. With an annual state budget of $13 billion, losing even a fraction of that money would be devastating. But rather than simply enforcing a policy that protects female athletes, Mills is doubling down, declaring that she won’t be “bullied” into compliance.
Democratic Attorney General Aaron Frey took it a step further, claiming Trump’s actions are “illegal” and accusing him of using children as “pawns.” Oh, the irony. The left has spent years weaponizing kids for their radical social agendas, yet suddenly, they’re the victims when a president stands up for actual women and girls? Give me a break.
Meanwhile, conservative leaders in Maine, like State Rep. Laurel Libby, are fighting back—calling out the Maine Principals Association for refusing to enforce the executive order. But this battle isn’t just happening in Maine. California and Minnesota have also vowed to ignore Trump’s order, and now the U.S. Department of Education is launching Title IX investigations into both states.
Acting Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights Craig Trainor didn’t mince words:
“These organizations must abide by federal law. History does not look kindly on those who actively oppose the enforcement of civil rights laws that protect women and girls from discrimination.”
Maine, California, and Minnesota can virtue-signal all they want—but Trump holds the purse strings, and he’s making it clear that federal dollars will not fund radical gender policies. The choice is simple: Follow the law, or face the consequences.
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