Senator Susan Collins’ constituent office in Biddeford, Maine, was targeted with vandalism Monday, with the derogatory phrase “Trump Whore” spray-painted on its doors, prompting her Democratic challenger, Troy Jackson, to break his silence and unequivocally condemn the act as “wrong.” Collins’ office, confirming the incident, stated that they “will not be intimidated” and that their office remains open to serve the people of Maine. The Biddeford Police Department has launched an investigation into the vandalism. Jackson, the former Maine Senate president, issued a strong statement, declaring, “There’s no place for this in Maine. Vandalism and intimidation are wrong, full stop.” He added that Collins and her staff “should be able to do their jobs without anyone defacing their office.” The incident occurred just blocks from the site of a fatal shooting by ICE agents in July, which had previously drawn protesters to Collins’ office due to her support for ICE funding. The vandalism adds another layer of tension to the closely watched Senate race in Maine, a state that leans Democratic, where Collins, a moderate Republican, faces significant scrutiny for her past votes, including her confirmation of Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh.
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