The first debate for an important U.S. Senate seat highlighted discussions about Donald Trump, rising costs, and the conflict in Iran.
Troy Jackson, a Democrat, and Republican Sen. Susan Collins participated in the first of four debates in Maine.
Jackson aimed to challenge Collins’s reputation as a senator who effectively brings federal funds to Maine. He criticized her for increasing costs for residents by not sufficiently opposing President Trump’s war in Iran and tariffs on Canada.

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