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Susan Collins accused of 'selling out Maine,' siding with Trump

Collins’ recent opposition to OMB involvement in research grants contrasts with her challenger’s accusations about her broader voting record.

Susan Collins accused of 'selling out Maine,' siding with Trump
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This article1 analysis · Oct 3, 2026
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Troy Jackson’s campaign accused Sen. Susan Collins of siding with President Donald Trump and putting wealthy interests ahead of Maine, while Collins’ campaign defended her record as independent and bipartisan. The article reviews her past votes and a recent statement opposing OMB involvement in federal research-grant decisions.

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Susan M. Collins
R · ME · SEN

Senator criticized by her challenger’s campaign over her voting record and support for Trump-backed measures

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Senate candidate whose campaign accused Collins of siding with Trump

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Todd Blanche
R · Attorney General

Justice Department official whose nomination Collins opposed

Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President whose relationship with Collins and policies are discussed

Pete Hegseth
R · Secretary of Defense

Defense secretary whose confirmation Collins opposed

Lisa Murkowski
R · AK · SEN

Senator mentioned in comparison of voting alignment with Trump

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
R · Secretary of Health and Human Services

Health and Human Services secretary whose confirmation Collins supported

J.D. Vance
Vice President of the United States

Vice President quoted discussing Collins’ independence

Rand Paul
R · KY · SEN

Senator mentioned in comparison of voting alignment with Trump

ALSO MENTIONED  Blake Kernen, Collins campaign spokesperson; Brett Kavanaugh, Supreme Court justice whose confirmation Collins supported; Kash Patel, FBI director whose nomination Collins opposed; Maggie Amjad, Jackson campaign spokesperson

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