The exchange occurred during a debate for the Maine Senate seat and circulated quickly across social media. Axios described the interaction as leaving the event "testy" as the candidates clashed over the interruption and campaign optics.
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Troy Jackson Tells Susan Collins to Shut Up at Maine Senate Debate
US Politics5 days ago
An environmental activist interrupted a campaign clash in Maine on Wednesday by shouting that data centers were contaminating local water. The disruption led incumbent Republican Susan Collins to claim that the protester was likely a supporter of her opponent, prompting Democratic challenger Troy Jackson to respond by telling Collins to "shut up."
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