Troy Jackson tells Susan Collins to 'shut up' during heated Maine Senate debate

Maine Republican Sen. Susan Collins and her Democratic challenger, Troy Jackson, engaged in a contentious debate on Thursday night that featured a direct verbal clash. The heated exchange occurred after a protester loudly interrupted the proceedings.

Following the disruption, Collins remarked that the individual was "obviously one of Troy's supporters." In response, Jackson snapped back, telling Collins to "Oh, shut up" and stating that he did not know the protester.

The debate is part of the broader electoral competition between Collins and Jackson as they vie for the Maine Senate seat.