A longtime Republican leader is breaking with the Trump administration’s stance on major policy fronts, including Iran, trade tariffs, and immigration, during a heated debate in Maine’s tight congressional race. The former governor, now the GOP nominee, has publicly challenged the president’s approach on these issues, signaling a potential shift in the state’s political landscape. His clash with the state auditor, the Democratic challenger, highlights deep divisions within Maine’s electorate over national priorities. The debate underscores how even staunch conservative allies can diverge on key policy debates ahead of the election.
Former Maine Gov. Paul LePage (R) split with the Trump administration on key issues — including the Iran war, tariffs and immigration — during a Thursday debate in the open U.S. House race in the state’s 2nd Congressional District. LePage, the GOP nominee, who is running against Matt Dunlap (D), the state auditor, previously criticized...
