Troy Jackson Says He Does Not Regret Telling Susan Collins to “Shut Up”
Maine Democrat Troy Jackson stated he does not regret telling Senator Susan Collins to “shut up” after she accused a protester who interrupted a debate of being his campaign’s backer.
Roanoke Lynchburg, VA, October 18, 2026 —
Maine Democrat Troy Jackson said he does not regret telling Sen. Susan Collins to “shut up” after Collins accused a protester who interrupted a debate of being a backer of Jackson’s campaign.
The account describes a dispute involving the protester’s alleged connection to Jackson’s campaign, but does not provide evidence for or against Collins’ accusation. It also does not identify the protester or specify what the protester said or did beyond interrupting the debate.
The information provided does not say when or where the debate took place, what its subject was, or what prompted Collins to make the accusation. It also does not include a fuller statement from Jackson explaining his remarks, or a response from Collins to his position.
Jackson’s stated lack of regret centers on his response to Collins’ claim. The account does not establish whether the two discussed the accusation further or whether the protester had any connection to Jackson’s campaign. Those details remain unspecified.
The available information therefore establishes the central exchange: Collins accused the debate-interrupting protester of backing Jackson’s campaign, and Jackson said he did not regret telling her to “shut up.” It provides no additional chronology, setting or independent confirmation of the campaign allegation.
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