Maine Universities Cave, Won’t Allow Trans-Identifying Men To Compete In Women’s Sports

In a major victory for fairness in athletics, the University of Maine System (UMS) has reversed course and agreed to enforce President Trump’s executive order banning biological males who identify as transgender from competing in women’s sports.

The reversal came after the U.S. Department of Agriculture temporarily suspended federal funding, pressuring the state’s public universities to comply with the Trump administration’s strict Title IX enforcement, which defends the integrity of women’s athletics and ensures that biological females have equal opportunity to compete on a level playing field.

UMaine Backs Down After Federal Pressure

The university system had originally dragged its feet on implementing the order, especially after Maine’s Democrat Governor Janet Mills made headlines by publicly denouncing the policy during a White House event.

That decision led to the USDA launching a formal Title IX compliance review, citing the school system’s refusal to align with federal law as grounds to pause federal funding—a move that would have had massive financial consequences for Maine’s public colleges.

Faced with that reality, UMS Chancellor Dannel Malloy confirmed that the university system would comply fully with both federal law and NCAA guidelines.

“We’re committed to following all applicable laws and maintaining access to vital federal resources,” Malloy stated.

Trump Administration Holds the Line on Fairness in Women’s Sports

This victory in Maine is part of a broader enforcement effort led by President Trump to restore protections for women and girls in education and athletics.

The administration has made clear that under Title IX, biological sex—not gender identity—determines eligibility in women’s sports. The goal is to protect female athletes from unfair competition, and to preserve opportunities for scholarships, records, and championships that would otherwise be dominated by biological males.

Failure to comply with these standards, the administration warned, would result in the loss of federal funding, including for school meal programs and educational grants.

Common Sense Wins

This moment marks a clear turning point in the fight to defend Title IX and the rights of biological women and girls across the country. While far-left activists continue to push gender ideology at the expense of fairness, the Trump administration is ensuring that federal policy reflects reality, not political correctness.

In the end, Maine universities chose fiscal responsibility and legal compliance over woke posturing—a decision likely to be replicated by institutions across the country as the administration shows it’s serious about enforcing the law.

The Bottom Line

Thanks to President Trump’s leadership, schools are being held accountable—and female athletes are once again being protected from discrimination and unfair competition.

In Maine and across the nation, common sense is making a comeback.