WASHINGTON (TNND) — President Donald Trump and Democratic Maine Gov. Janet Mills had a heated exchange after she told the president, "See you in court" over the issue of trans women in sports.

The clash happened during a meeting of Governors at the White House Friday. It came after Mills and Trump had traded barbs over the last 24 hours.

Trump questioned Mills on whether her state would adhere to the federal mandate that bans males in female sports.

"Are you not going to comply with it," Trump asked Mills inside the White House State Dining Room.

"I'm complying with state and federal laws," Mills responded.

"Well, we are the federal law. Well, you better do it. You better do it, because you're not going to get any federal funding at all if you don't. You better get with the program," Trump fired back.

"We’ll see you in court,” the governor replied.

Trump's comments didn’t stop there. He expressed confidence in the outcome, and suggested the governor’s political career could face challenges if she remained defiant. "Enjoy your life after Governor because I don’t think you’ll be an elected official much longer," Trump warned.

Before the brief quarrel, Trump told the room of Governors that the NCAA complied with his executive order for transgender women in sports.

Trump's executive action has been hailed by some Democrats and Republicans as a step toward ensuring equal opportunities and upholding the integrity of competitive athletics.

As the situation unfolds, all eyes are on Maine to see how it navigates this federal push.

Maine Republican Representative Laurel Libby of Auburn appeared on Fox News for posting a picture that she claims is a transgender Maine high school student on the podium for a girls sport.

In a statement, Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey responded to President Trump’s comments, saying:

“It is disturbing that President Trump would use children as pawns in advancing his political agenda. Any attempt by the President to cut federal funding in Maine unless transgender athletes are restricted from playing sports would be illegal and in direct violation of federal court orders. Fortunately, though, the rule of law still applies in this country, and I will do everything in my power to defend Maine’s laws and block efforts by the President to bully and threaten us.”

Last week, the Department of Education sent a letter to school districts across the country demanding schools drop DEI policies within 14 days or face loss of federal funding.

The Maine Principals’ Association has previously said it would not enforce President Trump's executive order and will follow policies in the state’s Human Rights Act .

Governor Janet Mills issued the following statement regarding the president’s threat to withhold federal education funding from Maine:

“If the President attempts to unilaterally deprive Maine school children of the benefit of Federal funding, my Administration and the Attorney General will take all appropriate and necessary legal action to restore that funding and the academic opportunity it provides. The State of Maine will not be intimidated by the President’s threats.”

Editor's Note: WGME contributed to this report.