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Troy Jackson Apologizes for Remarks About Jewish Maine Residents’ Views of Gaza War

Jackson said he misspoke and pledged to fight antisemitism after his TV remarks drew criticism from Republicans and Jewish publications.

  • On Wednesday, Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Troy Jackson apologized for suggesting some Jewish Mainers are uncomfortable calling Israel's Gaza military actions a "genocide" because of the Holocaust.
  • Challenging Republican Sen. Susan Collins, Jackson had previously called the war a "genocide" during his campaign and told News Center Maine the United States should stop sending "blank checks" to Israel.
  • In the interview, Jackson stated it is "unfortunate" that some Jewish residents dislike using the term, referencing the "genocide of six million Jews" to explain why he believes the word carries weight.
  • The generalization drew quick attention from Republicans and Jewish publications during the pivotal Senate race, prompting Jackson to issue a statement expressing regret for the pain caused.
  • Running as an outspoken Israel critic, Jackson tests the Democratic Party's relationship with the Jewish community as AIPAC supports Collins in the competitive Maine contest.
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Troy Jackson apologizes for remarks about Jewish Maine residents’ views of Gaza war

By Patrick Svitek, CNN (CNN) — Troy Jackson, the Democratic nominee in Maine’s battleground Senate race, apologized on Wednesday for saying it is “unfortunate” that Jewish residents of the state do not like to label the war in Gaza a genocide. “I believe what’s happening in Gaza is genocide, and I also understand that word

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The Washington Post broke the news in Washington, United States on Wednesday, September 30, 2026.
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