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Donald Trump Jr. has taken aim at Maine Governor Janet Mills, calling her a “clown” after an old video surfaced of her joining drag performers on stage. The clip, which shows Mills laughing and dancing at a Halloween event in Portland, was reshared by Don Jr. on X with a caption questioning if this is what Mainers want in their leader.
“Is this really what the people of Maine want in their Governor??? What an absolute clown,” he wrote, igniting debate online.
Mills, a Democrat, has made headlines recently for her legal battle against former President Donald Trump’s policies. She has vowed to take him to court over his stance on transgender rights, particularly his efforts to ban transgender athletes from female sports.
Don Jr.’s post sparked mixed reactions. Some users sided with him, calling Mills an embarrassment. One commenter wrote, “Donald Trump Jr. is right, this is embarrassing for Maine. The people deserve better than a clown for Governor, someone who will stand up for their values and traditions, not some woke politician trying to virtue signal with drag shows.”
Others defended Mills, with one user pointing out her dedication to state policies and transgender rights. “Governor Mills’ response reflects her commitment to Maine’s policies and the rights of transgender individuals, even amid potential legal and financial challenges.” Another user fired back at Don Jr., saying, “Your family is the biggest circus on the planet. Sit down.”
The controversy comes just days after Mills attended a White House event alongside other governors. During the event, Trump, addressing the crowd, asked if Maine’s governor was present. When Mills responded, he pressed her on whether she would comply with his executive order to “keep men out of women’s sports.”
Mills stood her ground. “I’m complying with state and federal law,” she answered. Trump shot back, “Well, we are the federal law.”
He then issued a warning: “You’d better do it. You’d better do it, because you’re not going to get any federal funding at all if you don’t.”
Unfazed, Mills replied, “I’ll see you in court.”
Her defiant stance appears to have consequences. In the aftermath, at least two federal agencies have begun investigating whether Maine is in compliance with Trump’s order, raising questions about future funding for the state.
So far, Mills has not spoken publicly about the clash, but in a written statement, she clarified that her fight is not just about gender identity and high school sports—it’s about the abuse of presidential power.
As the battle between Mills and Trump intensifies, Mainers are left watching to see how it unfolds. Will Mills’ resistance win her favor among voters, or will Don Jr.’s critique strike a chord with those who oppose her policies? One thing is clear: neither side is backing down.
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