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Troy Jackson tells Susan Collins to 'shut up' in Maine debate

The clash came in the fourth and final debate, which centered on whether Collins is as independent from President Trump as she says; a protester also interrupted.

On air: Chip Darnell and Hank Ledger on BBN This Morning
Published 9:15 AM ET, Friday, October 16, 2026

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At a glance

First reported by The Hill: “Troy Jackson tells Susan Collins to 'shut up' during Maine Senate debate”, with reporting from The New York Times.
Covered on BBN on Friday, October 16, 2026, at 9:15 AM ET on BBN This Morning, by Chip Darnell and Hank Ledger.
Topics: Troy Jackson, Maine Senate, Susan Collins, Alaric Jackson.
BBN covered this story before: Heated Maine Senate debate, UConn stars in WNBA Finals (October 16).

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The HillTroy Jackson tells Susan Collins to 'shut up' during Maine Senate debate
The New York Times5 Takeaways From the Senate Debate in Maine

What BBN said about it

Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorDemocrat Troy Jackson told Republican Senator Susan Collins to shut up during last night's Maine Senate debate, with just over two weeks until the midterms.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThe Washington Times and The Daily Wire both led with the phrase. The AP called the debate heated, which is generous.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorIt got even livelier, Hank. An anti-data center protester started yelling while Collins kept talking, and she said that was obviously one of Troy's supporters.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorSo the heckler is now on his payroll.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorFull benefits, Hank. The New York Times says the whole night turned on whether Collins is as independent from President Trump as she claims.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorFourth and final debate, so everybody brought their loudest voice.

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