Fact check
“Scott Reed was the head of the Collins super PAC.”
Reasoning
The ProPublica article excerpt explicitly identifies Scott Reed as the head of the Collins super PAC, directly confirming the claim.
On confidence: The provided source directly states that Scott Reed was the head of the Collins super PAC.
Important context
The statement comes from a reputable investigative news outlet (ProPublica) discussing fundraising activities related to Senator Susan Collins.
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 excerpt; no additional sources were consulted to corroborate the role beyond this article.
- Last verified:
- Sep 27, 2026, 4:06 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