Fact check
“Sen. Susan Collins was in danger of losing her seat for the first time in her two-decade Senate career.”
Reasoning
The ProPublica article quotes that in 2019, for the first time in her twenty‑year Senate tenure, Collins faced the prospect of losing her seat due to low poll numbers and fundraising deficits. This directly corroborates the claim.
On confidence: The claim is directly supported by a reputable primary source (ProPublica) that explicitly states Collins was in danger of losing her seat for the first time in her two-decade career.
Important context
The danger referenced pertains to the 2020 election cycle, when Collins' approval ratings and fundraising lagged behind a potential Democratic challenger.
Evidence
Supporting (1)
- Tier 1 — Primary sourceFBI Eyed Susan Collins Over Defense Contractor’s Donations — ProPublica
weeks of 2019, a top fundraiser for Sen. Susan Collins walked into a perilous meeting at a Corner Bakery in Washington, D.C. For the first time in her two-decade Senate career, the Republican lawmaker from Maine was in danger of losing her…
Limitations
The evidence is limited to a single article excerpt; no additional sources were provided to confirm the broader political context.
- Last verified:
- Sep 27, 2026, 4:02 AM CDT
- Pipeline:
- 2.1.0
- Claim type:
- Factual
Where this claim appeared
The FBI Anti-Corruption Squad Was Circling Susan Collins — Until Trump Got in the WayProPublica · William Turton