Trump mistakenly calls Maine's Janet Mills a man during supporter call
- During a phone call with supporters, Donald Trump mistakenly referred to Janet Mills, Maine's Democratic governor, as a man.
- Trump criticized Mills' immigration policies, alleging she intended to resettle 75,000 migrants, a claim that has been misrepresented.
- Mills' response emphasized the importance of recognizing women in leadership, reflecting ongoing political tensions in Maine.
In Maine, Republican Donald Trump mistakenly referred to Democratic Governor Janet Mills as a man during a phone call with supporters. This incident occurred on the first day of early voting, as Trump aimed to rally voters by criticizing Mills' immigration policies. He accused her of planning to resettle 75,000 migrants, a claim that has been misrepresented by conservatives, conflating it with a workforce growth initiative. Mills, who is serving her second term, responded to Trump's remarks by emphasizing the importance of recognizing women in leadership roles. The incident highlights ongoing political tensions in Maine, a state that has been significant for Trump in previous elections, where he won an electoral vote in the 2nd Congressional District in both 2016 and 2020. The call reflects broader themes of gender misrepresentation in politics and the challenges faced by female leaders in the public eye.