Collins stakes her future on her quiet Trump pushback
The Maine Republican sat down with Semafor amid her toughest reelection fight yet.
Sen. Susan Collins has become a central figure in Maine's Senate race, balancing her criticisms of President Donald Trump with her efforts to reverse some of his administration's actions. Her unique approach has earned her support from some voters while alienating others who see her as too closely aligned with Trump. Collins has successfully negotiated on behalf of Maine, securing funding for the state's flagship university and exempting certain commodities from new tariffs.
However, her strategy faces challenges as Maine voters grapple with Trump's divisive policies and the Democratic party's efforts to make Trump a central issue in the election. Despite these challenges, Collins remains committed to her approach of working behind the scenes to achieve results while publicly criticizing Trump.
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