Susan Collins: “Troy was mocking my success, adding that his comment was dismissive of additional costs being imposed on our towns and…”

Because I have these relationships with the president’s Chief of Staff Susie Wiles and with Cabinet members, I have been able to restore funding that was in jeopardy.

This is a smear job. And as someone who has always prided herself on serving with integrity, it really offends me,

I focus on results, not rhetoric.

However, significant tariffs — including those on forest products — remain in effect and will lead to higher costs for Maine families and uncertainty for businesses. I urge the Administration to continue to work to deescalate this conflict…