On February 21, a White House meeting became a battleground over transgender rights, focusing on a controversial executive order barring transgender women and girls from competing in women’s sports. Maine Governor Janet Mills, who refused to comply with the order, was singled out by President Trump, leading to a tense confrontation.

The order threatened to withdraw federal funding from states that didn’t enforce it, prompting Mills to reject it and signal a legal challenge. This debate highlighted a deep national divide over state versus federal power, transgender rights, and fairness in sports, with legal battles expected to follow.