‘Not exactly his favorite senator’: Susan Collins distances herself from Trump in Maine debate
Republican challenged by Democrat Troy Jackson in critical Senate race says she opposes Iran war and Canada tariffs Susan Collins, the Republican senator for Maine, pointedly distanced herself from Donald Trump in a televised debate with Democratic challenger Troy Jackson on Tuesday, as she sought to present an image of independence in a state that has voted against Trump three times. Proclaiming…
Susan Collins, the Republican senator from Maine, has distanced herself from former President Donald Trump in a televised debate with her Democratic challenger, Troy Jackson. In the debate, Collins explicitly distanced herself from Trump, proclaiming herself as not his "favorite senator." This highly unusual boast for a Republican is indicative of Collins' efforts to present an image of independence in the state, which has consistently voted against Trump in recent elections.
Collins also highlighted her differences with her fellow Republicans, stating that she voted against her own party more than any other senator, and emphasized her opposition to the Iran war and Canada tariffs.
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