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US senator Susan Collins writes off allegations of corruption as ‘completely false’

October 15, 2026 The Guardian World 1 min read
The Guardian World · Leans Left
US senator Susan Collins writes off allegations of corruption as ‘completely false’

The Republican, who is up for re-election, refutes claims the convicted ex-CEO of defense contractor Navatek made

US senator Susan Collins of Maine has dismissed allegations that she traded federal contracts for campaign cash as “completely false” after it emerged the FBI examined the claims.

Asked by a reporter about an ethics complaint filed last week by a Maine attorney, the Republican – currently campaigning to retain her seat ahead of November’s US midterm elections – said the allegations were recycled from 2020 and had been rejected by the Department of Justice, the FBI and the Federal Election Commission.

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