Overview
- Sen. Susan Collins was one of five Republicans who backed a War Powers Resolution to limit further U.S. military action in Venezuela.
- President Trump wrote on Truth Social that Collins, Lisa Murkowski, Rand Paul, Josh Hawley, and Todd Young "should never be elected to office again."
- The Hill reported that Trump phoned Collins during the vote and delivered a profanity-laced reprimand, according to GOP sources.
- Collins’ spokesperson said she supported the operation to seize Nicolás Maduro but opposes committing additional forces or long-term involvement without explicit congressional authorization.
- Maine Republicans fear the clash could jeopardize a vulnerable seat and the party’s majority, even as analysts describe Collins as a tough, centrist incumbent in a toss-up race.