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Maine’s Democratic governor and President Donald Trump got into a tense exchange at the White House Friday morning after Trump threatened to withhold federal funding unless Maine complies with his recent executive order barring transgender athletes from competing on women’s sports teams consistent with their gender identity.

“You better do it because you’re not going to get federal funding,” Trump told Gov. Janet Mills during an event with the National Governors Association captured by a press pool recording.

“We’re going to follow the law sir. We’ll see you in court,” replied Mills, who is attending the organization’s winter summit.

“Enjoy your life after governor, because I don’t think you’ll be an elected official afterwards,” Trump responded. Mills’ second term ends in 2027.

Before the exchange, Mills and other Maine officials said the state would not be intimidated by Trump after the president singled out Maine during a Thursday speech at the Republican Governors Association meeting.

“Anyone here from Maine?” the president asked the crowd. “They are still saying they want men to play in women’s sports and I cannot believe that they are doing that…so we’re not gonna give them any federal funding until they clean that up.”

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