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Full List of Times Susan Collins Broke with Trump in His Second Term
- ProPublica recently exposed Senator Susan Collins' alleged involvement in a pay-to-play scheme with defense contractor Navatek, while the University of Maine contradicted the Collins campaign's claim that Navatek's 2019 research benefited a new university boat.
- Former Navatek CEO Martin Kao allegedly funneled $150,000 through a shell company to a Collins-aligned super PAC in exchange for federal funding, telling the FBI he was assured the senator would know the donation's source.
- Collins and her office have denied all wrongdoing, with deputy chief of staff Annie Clark attacking the reporting by citing Kao's guilty pleas to "five counts of money laundering, three counts of wire fraud, one count of bank fraud."
- The scandal complicates the Maine Senate race, where Collins faces a competitive challenge from former Maine Senate President Troy Jackson, with recent polling showing Collins leading 49 percent to 46 percent.
- With Republicans holding a 53-47 Senate majority, Democrats must flip four seats to win control, making Maine a critical tossup in the 2026 midterms as they seek to reclaim the chamber.
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"Absolutely False" - Susan Collins Responds to Pro Publica Allegations in MWTV Exclusive: Watch
U.S. Sen. Susan Collins (R) responded Friday to allegations published by the left-wing Pro Publica outlet that she and her staff conspired with a convicted fraudster to direct defense spending in exchange for campaign contributions. [RELATED: Liberal Website Revives Collins Allegations Weeks Before Election Day; FBI Dropped Case Under Joe Biden…] Watch Steve Robinson’s interview [...]
·Portland, United States
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Susan Collins campaign's corruption defense unravels as university knocks down key claim
The University of Maine has contradicted a key claim Republican Sen. Susan Collins’ campaign made while defending her relationship with a defense contractor.ProPublica reporter William Turton revealed Friday that the university disputed Collins campaign manager Steve Abbott’s account of Navatek’s wo...
·Washington, United States
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Leaning Left5Leaning Right1Center4Last UpdatedBias Distribution50% Left
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L 50%
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