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

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 the Republican par

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. Her campaign spokesman, Blake Kernan, cited the