Democrat Governor Janet Mills of Maine had a very public meltdown after being confronted by a man who asked whether snorting cocaine was a human right — a not-so-subtle reference to long-standing rumors of drug use from her past.
The confrontation took place at a public event at Sunday River Resort in Newry, Maine, where Mills was taking pictures with attendees. The unedited moment was caught on video and quickly went viral.
“Is sniffing cocaine a human right, Janet?” the man asked.
Mills, clearly caught off guard, snapped back:
“What the f***?”
WATCH: Maine Democrat Governor Janet Mills when asked about her alleged cocaine use and if sniffing cocaine at work a “human right”:
“What the fuck.” https://t.co/7GXGbmKl4K pic.twitter.com/hz00aLHTTg
— Steve Guest (@SteveGuest) July 1, 2025
Governor Storms Off Without Answering
After the man followed up with:
“How much more does an eight-ball cost with inflation?”
Mills promptly stormed away without offering any kind of explanation or denial.
Mills’ Office Silent — Past Drug Allegations Resurface
Fox News reported that Mills’ staff has refused to comment on the interaction. But the moment has reignited long-standing questions about the governor’s past.
In 1990, Mills was reportedly the subject of a state and federal investigation for alleged cocaine use — though no charges were ever filed.
Mills has repeatedly denied the allegations, claiming she was targeted for her politics.
History of Clashing with Trump, Defying Federal Orders
Mills is no stranger to controversy, especially when it comes to opposing President Donald J. Trump.
She famously defied Trump’s executive order banning biological males from competing in girls’ sports, prompting a lawsuit from the Trump administration.
“The Department of Justice will not sit by when women are discriminated against in sports,” Attorney General Pam Bondi said at the time.
“This is also about these young women’s personal safety.”
Mills has also been blasted for her COVID authoritarianism, with Trump slamming her during a 2020 visit:
“Why isn’t your Governor reopening your state?” Trump asked.
“You have a Governor that doesn’t know what she’s doing, and she’s like a dictator.”
