Maine Democrat Accuses Trump of Indecisiveness After Flip-Flopping on White House Visit

Governor Janet Mills criticized the former president's administration for "not being able to make up its mind" after her own public indecision about attending a meeting at the White House.

Published on Feb. 22, 2026

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Maine Governor Janet Mills, a Democrat, criticized former President Trump's administration for "not being able to make up its mind" about whether to hear from Democratic governors, despite her own public indecision about whether to attend a meeting of governors at the White House. Mills initially said she would not attend the meeting, then said she would, before ultimately being photographed at the event after The Maine Wire noticed her presence.

Why it matters

This incident highlights the political tensions between Democratic and Republican leaders in Maine, as well as questions about Mills' leadership and decision-making abilities as she faces a primary challenge for a U.S. Senate seat.

The details

After initially saying she would not attend a meeting of governors at the White House, Janet Mills later said she would go, before ultimately being photographed at the event. Mills tried to explain her last-minute change of heart, saying "I woke up this morning thinking, 'oh jeez, why don't I just go?'" The Republican National Committee criticized Mills, saying she is "not being up for the job" and should drop out of the Senate race.

  • On February 22, 2026, Janet Mills criticized the Trump administration's "indecisiveness".
  • Earlier in February 2026, Mills initially said she would not attend the White House governors' meeting, then later said she would go.

The players

Janet Mills

The Democratic governor of Maine who is facing a primary challenge for a U.S. Senate seat.

Donald Trump

The former Republican president whose administration Mills criticized for "indecisiveness".

The Republican National Committee

The organization that criticized Mills, saying she is "not being up for the job" and should drop out of the Senate race.

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What’s next

The Republican National Committee's criticism of Mills' leadership and calls for her to drop out of the Senate race will likely intensify the political tensions in Maine ahead of the primary election.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the partisan divide in Maine politics, as well as questions about Mills' decision-making and leadership abilities as she seeks higher office. It also underscores the ongoing tensions between Democratic and Republican leaders in the state.