Fact-Check Debunks Claims Against Senator Collins Regarding Epstein Files and PAC Donations
An advertisement from WinSenate, a Democratic-affiliated super PAC, has accused Senator Susan Collins (R-Maine) of voting to cover up the Jeffrey Epstein files and alleged that Epstein's 'business partner' funneled $3 million to her super PAC. PolitiFact has investigated these claims, finding them to be false. The ad specifically referenced a September 2025 vote on an amendment to a defense spending bill, which Collins voted against, stating it was not appropriate for that bill. However, PolitiFact noted that Collins had previously supported similar measures. In July 2025, the Senate Appropriations Committee, which she chairs, unanimously voted to direct the Justice Department to preserve Epstein files and report to lawmakers. Furthermore, in November 2025, the Senate unanimously passed a standalone bill to release the Epstein files, which Collins praised as an 'important step for the survivors.' The ad also claimed that Blackstone CEO Stephen Schwarzman, who donated $3 million to a pro-Collins PAC, was Ep...
