President Donald Trump is looking to make a huge chess move that could alter his influence in the United States Senate by seeking out candidates to replace GOP Sen. Susan Collins of Maine for the 2026 midterms.
White House officials have already had discussions about potential replacements, according to a person familiar with the conversation, who spoke with Politico on condition of anonymity.
Although there hasn’t been any confirmed talk of pushing a primary challenge, Trump said he’d like to see a “better option,” as Collins is the most likely Republican to cross the aisle and vote with Democrats.
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Despite supporting the GOP on votes that included confirming Justice Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court, Collins voted against Justice Amy Coney Barrett’s confirmation and against Trump’s
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