Staff Reports
Maine Governor Janet Mills recently showcased a masterclass in evasion when challenged by former President Donald Trump to provide an apology over her controversial stance on men competing in women’s sports. At a Governors Association meeting, the tension peaked as Trump reminded Mills of the executive order he signed, which aimed to protect women’s sports from being undermined by men participating in them. Rather than owning up to her misplaced support for this misguided policy, Mills opted to dodge and deflect, clearly out of touch with the substantial majority of Americans who oppose her views.
Mills’s response revealed much about her unwillingness to engage with the issue at hand. She insisted that her focus was on “the rule of law” rather than the clear and present danger to female athletes posed by this national trend of allowing biological males to participate in women’s sports. It’s astonishing that she could not see the obvious: the entire premise of Trump’s executive order was about ensuring fairness in sports, something staunchly supported by the majority of Americans. Mills’s inability to acknowledge this reality is a testament to the growing gap between the progressive elite and the mainstream public.
In her lengthy rebuttal, Mills diverted attention by discussing the Constitution and the president’s role in lawmaking, missing the point entirely. The question wasn’t about whether Trump could tweet or post about legislation but rather about protecting the integrity of women’s sports. Her failure to address the core issue was striking, as if she genuinely believes that voters care more about her constitutional musings than about ensuring a level playing field for female athletes.
Maine Gov. Janet Mills Delivers Gaslighting Masterclass After Trump's Demand for an Apology https://t.co/yurdRumHKg
— Michael J. Fell (@MichaelJFell) March 26, 2025
Mills proceeded to spill her thoughts on abortion and tariffs, attempting to bolster her political capital with unrelated talking points. There’s a deep-seated irony in her claim of protecting women when her policies effectively harm women and girls by allowing unfair competition in sports. For all her chest-thumping about healthcare and tariffs, none of it mattered in the context of why Trump challenged her to apologize. The focus was, and should always be, on the rights and safety of female athletes, rather than Mills’s laundry list of leftist grievances.
Polling indicates an overwhelming 80% of Americans believe men should not be competing against women in sports. Yet, Mills seems undeterred, proudly swimming against the current of public opinion. This stubbornness hints at a deeper problem within the Democratic Party, which appears increasingly willing to sacrifice basic fairness and safety for the sake of a progressive agenda. The results of the last election should serve as a wake-up call to politicians like Mills: ignoring the wishes of constituents is a surefire way to wind up on the losing end at the ballot box.
As the debate over men in women’s sports continues, it’s clear that figures like Janet Mills are making their political bed among extreme progressives while alienating the general public. Her refusal to acknowledge the truth will only deepen the divide and solidify the resolve of conservatives who are determined to protect women’s rights in sports. The more these issues are ignored by leftist leaders, the clearer the path becomes for a resounding conservative victory in future elections.
