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Susan M. CollinsR · ME · SEN

How outlets cover Collins · Jan 8 – Jan 12, 2026

Trump Calls and Criticizes Susan Collins After War-Powers Vote

Collins backed a resolution requiring congressional approval for further military action in Venezuela, drawing Trump’s criticism. Coverage diverges on whether the story centers on his reported angry call, the war-powers dispute or its political fallout.

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Susan M. Collins R · ME · SEN

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Readers of left-leaning coverage: not enough votes yet
Readers of right-leaning coverage: 56% good look

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Collins backed a Senate resolution requiring congressional approval for further military action in Venezuela, and Trump criticized her after the vote.

Left-leaning outlets foreground a reported angry call as a story about Trump’s hostility toward Collins. Center outlets recount the vote and Trump’s response, with some examining the reported call and Collins’s reelection prospects. Right-leaning outlets emphasize the break with Trump over war powers, while some stress the potential electoral cost of his criticism.

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Left-leaning

12% · AVG CRED 64

2articles · 2 outlets

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“Trump's anger after Collins's vote”

Left-leaning coverage foregrounds a reported angry or profanity-filled call, presenting the episode chiefly as Trump's hostility toward Collins after her vote.

The Daily BeastJAN 10 · 6:00 PM ET

Trump, 79, Explodes at GOP Senator in Profanity-Filled CallCollins voted to advance a resolution limiting military action against Venezuela and confirmed that Trump called her afterward.CRED 71BAL 55 PORTRAYS COLLINS: FAVORABLETHE DAILY BEAST · REPUBLISHED BY YAHOO NEWS

Raw StoryJAN 9 · 6:35 PM ET

Raging Trump screamed profanities at defecting Senate Republican in explosive phone callCollins backed the Senate resolution and was reportedly confronted by Trump over her vote.CRED 57BAL 40 PORTRAYS COLLINS: MIXED

Center

53% · AVG CRED 65

9articles · 7 outlets

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“The vote's political fallout”

Center coverage recounts Collins's vote and Trump's response, with several articles also examining the reported call and her reelection prospects.

The HillJAN 11 · 7:30 PM ET

Trump's call for Collins's ouster throws wrench into Maine Senate raceCollins’s vote and Trump’s call for her ouster have raised questions about her reelection prospects.CRED 78BAL 60 PORTRAYS COLLINS: NEUTRALTHE HILL · REPUBLISHED BY YAHOO NEWS

Portland Press HeraldJAN 8 · 3:46 PM ET

Trump: Susan Collins 'should never be elected to office again'Collins supported a resolution requiring congressional approval for further military action and defended her position through a spokesperson.CRED 78BAL 70 PORTRAYS COLLINS: NEUTRALPORTLAND PRESS HERALD · REPUBLISHED BY CENTRALMAINE.COM

Bangor Daily News (original publisher not identified)JAN 8 · 10:57 AM ET

Susan Collins does 'not support' military involvement in Venezuela as Senate seeks to limit Trump's powersCollins said she opposes a prolonged U.S. military role in Venezuela or Greenland without specific congressional authorization.CRED 77BAL 75 PORTRAYS COLLINS: NEUTRAL2 ARTICLES FROM BANGOR DAILY NEWS

Right-leaning

35% · AVG CRED 51

6articles · 5 outlets

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“A Republican break over war powers”

Right-leaning coverage presents Collins's vote as a break with Trump over war powers, while some articles stress the potential electoral cost of his criticism.

Fox NewsJAN 8 · 1:21 PM ET

Trump blasts Republican rebels after rebuke on his war authority in VenezuelaCollins supported the resolution and said any further U.S. military involvement should require specific congressional authorization.CRED 69BAL 60 PORTRAYS COLLINS: NEUTRAL

The Daily CallerJAN 8 · 12:45 PM ET

Five Republicans Break Ranks With Trump On VenezuelaCollins said Trump’s comments about a sustained U.S. role in Venezuela led her to support the resolution.CRED 54BAL 75 PORTRAYS COLLINS: NEUTRAL2 ARTICLES FROM THE DAILY CALLER

The Maine WireJAN 8 · 2:00 PM ET

Collins Votes in Favor of Bill to Limit Trump's War Powers in Venezuela While Maintaining Support for Maduro CaptureCollins supported advancing limits on military involvement in Venezuela while saying she backs the operation that captured Maduro.CRED 49BAL 70 PORTRAYS COLLINS: NEUTRAL

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THE FRAMEAVG CRED 64

“Trump's anger after Collins's vote”

Left-leaning coverage foregrounds a reported angry or profanity-filled call, presenting the episode chiefly as Trump's hostility toward Collins after her vote.