A U.S. senator received substantial campaign contributions from Lockheed Martin during a two-month window around the release of a major 2023 government watchdog report that scrutinized the troubled F-35 fighter jet program. The timing of the donations has raised questions about potential influence over defense policy amid ongoing concerns about cost overruns and program delays. Investigative reporting suggests a possible link between the financial support and the senator’s role in overseeing military contracts. Critics argue the contributions could reflect efforts to shape legislative decisions affecting the program’s future.
Collins received tens of thousands from Lockheed during a two-month period surrounding a critical 2023 watchdog report. The post Lockheed Martin Showered Susan Collins With Cash as F-35 Program Hit Turbulence appeared first on The Intercept.
