Vice President JD Vance praised Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME) during a campaign trip to Maine before the fall midterm elections, despite the senator distancing herself from him and President Donald Trump.
During an event in Bangor on Thursday highlighting the work of Vance’s anti-fraud task force, the vice president noted that Collins was not in attendance due to votes in Washington.
“Sometimes I get frustrated with Susan Collins,” Vance told the crowd. “I almost wish that she was more partisan. But the thing I love about Susan is she is independent because Maine is an independent state, and frankly, if she was as partisan as I sometimes wish that she was, she would not be a good fit for the people of Maine.”
“So let’s give a shout out to Susan Collins, who’s doing a great job,” Vance added.
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- by: Naomi Lim
- 2026-05-14
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https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/campaigns/congressional/4568944/vance-praises-susan-collins-independence-despite-frustration/
- 05/15/2026
Vice President JD Vance by Emily J. Higgins is licensed under White House
Vice President JD Vance by Emily J. Higgins is licensed under White House