Maine, Trump

Maine House speaker deletes X account after censuring lawmaker opposed to transgender athletes in girls sports
The Maine House of Representatives' Democratic speaker, Ryan Fecteau, deleted his X account days after censuring Republican Rep. Laurel Libby.
Q&A: Can Trump withhold federal funds from Maine? Do other states allow transgender athletes to play school sports?
Here are a few things to know about Maine's policy on transgender athletes and President Trump's threat to withhold federal funds if the state doesn't make changes.
Opinion
Maine Governor Clashes With Trump On Transgender Athletes: “See You In Court”
Janet Mills, and other leaders in Maine, aren’t complying with the president’s executive order barring transgender girls and women from sports teams that align with their gender identity.
Opinion
Pro-trans activists in Maine protest outside censured rep's home amid her support for Trump's sports order
Pro-trans activists protested outside the home of Maine Rep. Laurel Libby on Sunday, days after she was censured amid her support for Trump's sports order.
Tuberville: Maine governor was ‘being a total ass’ to Trump over transgender athletes
Maine Gov. Janet Mills was “being a total ass” when she defied President Trump during a heated confrontation at the White House concerning transgender athletes in women’s sports, according to Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala.
Hundreds rally in Augusta to oppose Gov. Mills, transgender athletes in women’s sports
Laurel Libby, and Democratic Gov. Janet Mills, who has defended policies supporting transgender athletes. Rep.
Maine female athletes lead charge at March Against Mills amid opposition to Trump's trans sports order
Female athletes from Maine protested Gov. Janet Mills' opposition to President Donald Trump's executive order on trans athletes Saturday.
Emotions high at Portland, Augusta protests over Trump, Mills, DOGE and transgender athletes
Demonstrators in both cities took stands on women's sports, personal liberties and state and federal overreach.
Trump challenge to Maine’s transgender policy hinges on new read of anti-discrimination law
The administration's threats set the stage for an unusual testing of the federal law that could take months or years to ...
Maine state rep ‘exploring options’ to regain voice after censure over transgender athlete post
Silenced for refusing to apologize for a social media post pointing out trans athlete who won girls' competition, Maine Rep.
Maine high schooler on transgender athlete controversy: 'It never should have happened'
A high school track and field championship in Maine has ignited a national debate over transgender athletes competing in ...
Transgender Athlete's Win in Maine Sparks Backlash
A transgender high school athlete played a decisive role in Greely High School clinching the overall girls' state championship by a single point.
Cumberland divided: Maine Governor Mills’s stand against Trump on transgender athletes splits a small town
The town of Cumberland, Maine — about 20 miles north of Portland — has landed at the heart of the battle between President ...
Can Trump withhold federal funds if Maine allows transgender athletes to keep playing?
President Donald Trump told Maine Gov. Janet Mills her state needed to comply with his order banning transgender athletes ...
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‘See you in court.’ Trump, Maine governor clash in tense exchange at White House
which oversees high school sports in Maine, has said it won't comply with Trump's order because it conflicts with state anti-discrimination laws protecting transgender people. "Is Maine here?
Support grows for Maine student-athlete at center of transgender debate
A group of 30 state and national organizations has condemned elected officials for posts about a Greely High School student ...