TrumpconfrontedGovernor Mills over the states decision on Friday, calling her out during his remarks.
Are you not going to comply [with the order]?
Mills responded that she and her state would comply with state and federal law.
Gov. Janet Mills at the White House on Feb. 21, 2025 in Washington, DC.Win McNamee/Getty Images
See you in court, Mills deadpanned.
Good, Ill see you in court.
I look forward to that, that should be an easy one, the president continued.
Enjoy your life after governor because I dont think youll be in elected politics.
Mills office releaseda statementresponding to the presidents threats to withhold federal funding for the state.
The State of Maine will not be intimidated by the Presidents threats.