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Troy Jackson Apologizes for Gaza Genocide Remarks in Maine

By Drooid · Oct 1, 2026, 3:06 AM UTC · How we work

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Labeling Gaza Genocide

Troy Jackson, the Democratic Senate nominee in Maine, apologized on September 30, 2026 for remarks about Jewish Mainers and the term genocide.
The apology acknowledges Jewish families' pain, urges careful Gaza dialogue, and shows his Israel criticism strains Democratic Party’s relationship with Jewish community.
Jackson said Gaza actions meet genocide definition, echoing Holocaust-affected families' suffering.
The candidate urged ending unconditional U.S. military aid to Israel and criticized its government.

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Election Driven Apology

Democratic Senate nominee Troy Jackson apologized on September 30, 2026 in Maine for saying Jewish Mainers avoid labeling the Gaza war genocide.
He framed the apology as a move to protect his standing in a tight race against incumbent Senator Susan Collins.
Jackson said the Gaza war qualifies as genocide and called Benjamin Netanyahu a war criminal.
He vowed to block aid to Israel, as poll shows Collins ahead by 0.9 point.

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Labeling Gaza Genocide

Troy Jackson, the Democratic Senate nominee in Maine, apologized on September 30, 2026 for remarks about Jewish Mainers and the term genocide.
The apology acknowledges Jewish families' pain, urges careful Gaza dialogue, and shows his Israel criticism strains Democratic Party’s relationship with Jewish community.
Jackson said Gaza actions meet genocide definition, echoing Holocaust-affected families' suffering.
The candidate urged ending unconditional U.S. military aid to Israel and criticized its government.

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