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Politics · October 9, 2026

Outraged Susan Collins demands apology after rival Troy Jackson accuses her of ‘making money’ off Iran war during Maine Senate debate

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During the second Maine Senate debate, Democratic candidate Troy Jackson accused incumbent Republican Senator Susan Collins of profiting from the conflict in Iran through personal investments. Collins strongly denied the accusation, demanding an apology and citing her voting record on the War Powers Act. The debate also featured clashes over Jackson's past stance on abortion and his prior use of debate notes.

During the second Maine Senate debate, Democratic candidate Troy Jackson accused incumbent Republican Senator Susan Collins of profiting from the conflict in Iran through personal investments. Collins strongly denied the accusation, demanding an apology and citing her voting record on the War Powers Act. The debate also featured clashes over Jackson's past stance on abortion and his prior use of debate notes.