Republican Senator Susan Collins declared she would remain resolute despite her Maine office being vandalized. Following her statement, Democratic challenger Troy Jackson condemned the act, calling it “wrong.”
Collins’s office in Biddeford, Maine was defaced with the words “Trump Whore” sprayed on the entry doors. The incident was confirmed by the senator’s team, and images appeared on social media platforms, shared by state Senator Matt Harrington, a Republican leader in Maine. Biddeford police also confirmed that an investigation is underway.
“Vandalism is unacceptable. Senator Collins and her staff will not be intimidated. Our Biddeford constituent service office remains open, and we will continue serving the people of Maine,” said Collins Chief of Staff Katie Brown.
Senator Collins is seeking re-election for a sixth term in Maine, challenging her Democratic opponent Troy Jackson. The race is critical for Democrats as they aim to reclaim the Senate majority from the GOP in the upcoming midterm elections.
Jackson expressed to Fox News Digital that such acts have no place in Maine. “Senator Collins and her staff should be able to do their jobs without anyone defacing their office, and I condemn whoever did this,” he stated.
Former state Representative Austin Theriault remarked that such actions should always be condemned across the political spectrum. He added that Maine Democrats might face an identity issue, as Jackson initially remained silent.
Maine GOP Communications Director Kristina Parker labeled the vandalism as an example of aggressive behavior from the left, emphasizing the need for swift prosecution. Parker stressed the importance of maintaining civil discourse in the political arena.
Collins’s Biddeford office is near a location of a recent shooting involving ICE agents. This incident led to protests against the senator’s support for ICE funding. The senator, known as a moderate Republican, has gained attention for occasionally opposing President Trump. Collins garnered praise for her extensive voting record, but also criticism, mainly due to her support for the confirmation of Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh.