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Maine Senate leader Troy Jackson apologizes for Jewish voters' Gaza remarks

Original: Troy Jackson apologizes for remarks about Jewish Maine residents’ views of Gaza war

Troy Jackson, a Democratic leader in the Maine State Senate, has apologized for comments suggesting Jewish residents of Maine were more concerned with the Gaza war than other issues facing the state. The remarks drew criticism as invoking antisemitic tropes, and his apology has been picked up by national outlets including CNN.

Why now: His remarks were criticized as playing on antisemitic stereotypes amid heightened debate over the Gaza war.

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• Troy Jackson apologizes for remarks about Jewish Maine residents’ views of Gaza war · CNN
• Troy Jackson apologizes for remarks about Jewish Maine residents’ views of Gaza war · CNN
• Troy Jackson apologizes for remarks about Jewish Maine residents’ views of Gaza war · KTVZ

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