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Maine governor targets ICE in first TV ad of Senate campaign

Maine governor targets ICE in first TV ad of Senate campaign

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Maine Governor Janet Mills has officially launched her bid for the U.S. Senate, making a bold statement with her first televised advertisement. In the commercial, Mills takes a direct aim at the Trump administration, specifically criticizing the tactics used by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) within the state of Maine.

The ad highlights the escalating tensions between state leadership and federal immigration authorities. Mills, who has been a vocal critic of the administration’s immigration policies, uses the platform to frame her candidacy as a defense against federal overreach. By focusing on ICE’s recent operations, she positions herself as a protector of Maine’s communities, arguing that the administration’s “crackdown” efforts are disruptive and run counter to the state’s values.

This strategic move signals that Mills intends to make federal immigration policy and the actions of the Trump administration central themes of her campaign. As she seeks to transition from the Blaine House to Washington, the ad serves to energize her base and establish her as a primary antagonist to the current administration’s domestic agenda.

To read the original article on CBS 13 click here:  https://wgme.com/news/local/maine-governor-janet-mills-targets-ice-trump-administration-in-first-tv-ad-of-senate-campaign

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