Troy Jackson Says He Does Not Regret Telling Susan Collins to ‘Shut Up’
Maine Democrat Troy Jackson stated he does not regret telling Republican Sen. Susan Collins to "shut up" during a Senate debate after Collins accused a protester who interrupted the event of being a Jackson supporter.
Burlington Plattsburgh, VT, October 18, 2026 —
Maine Democrat Troy Jackson said he does not regret telling Republican Sen. Susan Collins to “shut up” during a Senate debate. The exchange followed Collins’ accusation that a protester who interrupted the event was a Jackson supporter.
The available account identifies the participants and describes the sequence of events: a protester interrupted the debate, Collins said the protester supported Jackson, and Jackson told Collins to “shut up.” Jackson later stated that he did not regret making the remark.
The account does not provide the date or location of the debate, the subject under discussion, or details about the protester’s interruption. It also does not include Collins’ exact words, Jackson’s fuller explanation for his response, or any further statements from either participant. The protester’s identity and whether the person supported Jackson are not established in the information provided.
No additional details are available about what happened after the exchange or whether it prompted a response from other participants. The reported account therefore centers on Jackson’s stated lack of regret and the immediate dispute over Collins’ characterization of the protester. Further context about the debate and the participants’ statements was not provided.
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