Coverage dated August 24, 2026

Vance defends Canada trade war in visit to Maine; Collins skips rally

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Brewer, Maine — Vice President JD Vance rallied Republicans in Maine on Monday, defending the escalating trade with Canada that has drawn criticism from Sen. Susan Collins (R), who skipped the event. Collins previously said she was already “scheduled” on Monday, but she has been the loudest voice in…

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  1. Bangor Daily News

    Susan Collins won’t attend JD Vance’s Brewer speech (opens Bangor Daily News)

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    Her absence comes as Maine Republicans split over how closely to align with JD Vance ahead of the 2026 midterms.

  2. Washington Examiner

    ‘She fights for the great people of Maine’: Vance praises Susan Collins as she skips his Maine visit (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Vice President JD Vance championed Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME) as a key ally in the Senate during a public engagement at a manufacturing facility in Brewer, Maine, on Monday. Collins, who is seeking reelection against Democrat Troy Jackson, was not at the event with Vance.

  3. The Hill

    Vance defends Canada trade war in visit to Maine; Collins skips rally (opens The Hill)

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    Brewer, Maine — Vice President JD Vance rallied Republicans in Maine on Monday, defending the escalating trade with Canada that has drawn criticism from Sen. Susan Collins (R), who skipped the event. Collins previously said she was already “scheduled” on Monday, but she has been the loudest voice in…

  4. Bangor Daily News

    JD Vance casts 2026 midterms as fight against socialism during Maine visit (opens Bangor Daily News)

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    Even though she skipped Monday's event, U.S. Sen. Susan Collins was praised at length by the vice president.

  5. The New Republic

    Susan Collins Ditches JD Vance as He Campaigns for Her (opens The New Republic)

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    Vice President JD Vance has made two trips to Maine to stump for Republican Senator Susan Collins as her midterm election against Democrat Troy Jackson approaches. Yet Collins has been a no-show for each visit, leading to speculation that she is deliberately avoiding the vice president and the great…