One of Sen. Susan Collins' Biddeford constituent offices was defaced with the phrase "Trump Whore," and Biddeford police have opened an investigation. Collins' office said it will remain open and staff will not be intimidated, while Democratic nominee Troy Jackson called the vandalism "wrong" and urged respect for public servants. Local Republicans demanded quick prosecution, and the incident comes amid protests near the site of a July ICE-related fatal shooting.
Maine Office Vandalized: Susan Collins' Biddeford Constituent Office Defaced; Democratic Nominee Condemns Act
Republican Sen. Susan Collins speaks with a Maine voter as the longtime GOP senator kicks off a statewide bus tour, on Friday, August 14, in Kittery, Maine.
One of Sen. Susan Collins' constituent offices in Biddeford, Maine, was vandalized on Monday when the words "Trump Whore" were spray-painted on the entry doors. Biddeford police confirmed an investigation is underway, and a photo of the defaced doors was shared on social media by Maine state Sen. Matt Harrington.
Office Response: Collins' chief of staff, Katie Brown, said the office will remain open and staff will not be intimidated. In a statement to Fox News Digital, Brown said:
Troy Jackson speaks as he became the Maine Democratic Party's choice to be their U.S. Senate nominee to replace Graham Platner on the ballot in November on July 25, 2026, in Bangor, Maine.
"Vandalism is unacceptable. Senator Collins and her staff will not be intimidated. Our Biddeford constituent service office remains open, and we will continue serving the people of Maine."
Political Reactions: Troy Jackson, the Democratic nominee challenging Collins, condemned the vandalism as "wrong," calling it both "vandalism and intimidation" and saying public-facing staff should be able to do their jobs without fear. Jackson's response came shortly after the story was published.
Local Republican voices also weighed in. Former state Rep. Austin Theriault urged an immediate, bipartisan condemnation of the act and questioned delays in response. Maine GOP Communications Director Kristina Parker labeled the incident "another example of the radical left's aggression," and called for swift prosecution, saying the political climate should not tolerate such behavior.
People demonstrate against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Biddeford, Maine, on July 13, 2026, following a fatal shooting involving agency personnel.
Context: The Biddeford office is located a few blocks from the site of a July fatal shooting involving Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents. That earlier incident prompted protests at the Biddeford office related to Collins' support for ICE funding. The vandalism appears amid heightened tensions and protests tied to that event.
Campaign Spotlight: Collins, a moderate Republican who has sometimes broken with former President Donald Trump on specific issues, is campaigning for a sixth six-year Senate term in a closely watched contest. Democrats view the seat as a key pickup opportunity this fall. Collins has attracted both praise—she marked her 10,000th consecutive Senate vote this year—and criticism from across the political spectrum, including scrutiny for past decisions such as her 2018 vote to confirm Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh.
Biddeford police continue to investigate. No arrests have been reported publicly at this time.
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