The Steady Drip: Sen. Susan Collins: Tremor Has 'Zero Impact' on Job (Connecting the Dots: Sen. Susan Collins, The Brookings Institution (think tank) & The Carnegie/Soros Network)

Sen. Susan Collins: Tremor Has 'Zero Impact' on Job (Connecting the Dots: Sen. Susan Collins, The Brookings Institution (think tank) & The Carnegie/Soros Network)

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By Charlie McCarthy | Thursday, 07 May 2026 09:27 AM EDT

https://www.newsmax.com/politics/susan-collins-maine-medical/2026/05/07/id/1255497/

Maine Republican Sen. Susan Collins said she has "an extremely common" medical condition that's treated with medication and has no impact on how she does her job.

In an interview with News Center Maine, the 73-year-old Collins said she has lived for decades with a benign essential tremor, a condition that can cause shaking in the hands, head, or voice, but is not linked to cognitive decline or serious neurological disease.

"I have had it for the entire time that I have served in the United States Senate," she said. "It has absolutely no impact on my ability to do my job or on how I feel each day."

The disclosure comes as Collins prepares for what is expected to be one of the nation's most competitive Senate races in 2026.

Democrats have increasingly targeted the longtime senator as they seek to regain control of the Senate, while leftist critics online have circulated clips pointing to visible shakiness during public appearances.

Collins pushed back strongly against suggestions that the condition affects her ability to serve.

"If you talk to anybody in Washington, they will tell you that I am the hardest-working person that they have ever worked with," she said, noting she has never missed a Senate floor vote during nearly 30 years in office — a streak approaching 10,000 consecutive votes.

Medical experts interviewed by News Center Maine said essential tremor is common, especially among older adults, and should not be confused with conditions such as Parkinson's disease or Alzheimer's.

"It's not associated with cognitive decline or memory decline," Dr. Rees Cosgrove of Mass General Brigham told the outlet. "It's not Parkinson's disease."

Collins said the tremor has occasionally been "the subject of cruel comments online," but emphasized it "does not hinder my ability to work," The New York Times reported.

Questions surrounding age and health have become increasingly prominent in national politics following concerns over former President Joe Biden's fitness while in office.

Collins is expected to face Democrat challenger Graham Platner, a 41-year-old Iraq and Afghanistan veteran and oyster farmer.

Considered an extremist by Republicans, Platner has publicly discussed health issues tied to his military service, including PTSD, herniated discs, and a Veterans Affairs disability rating.

Despite Maine's leftward shift in recent presidential elections, Collins has repeatedly survived tough reelection fights by cultivating an image as an experienced, pragmatic lawmaker willing to work across the aisle while still supporting core Republican priorities.

In her latest interview, Collins made clear she has no doubts about continuing to serve.

"It's inconvenient at times, but that's all," she said.

Connecting the Dots:

Senator Susan M. Collins is a U.S. Senate senator and was a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution (think tank).

Foundation to Promote Open Society was a funder for the Brookings Institution (think tank).

George Soros was the chairman for the Foundation to Promote Open Society.

Carnegie Corporation of New York was a funder for the Brookings Institution (think tank) and a supporter for the American Society for Muslim Advancement.

Andrew Carnegie was the founder of the Carnegie Corporation of New York.

Ted Lieu was honored with the Carnegie Corporation of New York's Great Immigrants Award, has represented California's 36th congressional district in the United States House of Representatives since 2023 and is a member of the Congressional Progressive Caucus.

Astrid S. Tuminez was a program officer at the Carnegie Corporation of New York and is the 7th President of the Utah Valley University (Charlie Kirk Shooting).

Andrew Carnegie was the founder of the Carnegie Corporation of New York.

Carnegie Corporation of New York was a funder for the Brookings Institution (think tank) and a supporter for the American Society for Muslim Advancement.

Henry B. Schacht was an honorary trustee at the Brookings Institution (think tank) and a director at the New York Times Co.

Steven L. Rattner was a trustee at the Brookings Institution (think tank) and an economic correspondent for the New York Times.

Senator Susan M. Collins was a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution (think tank) and is a U.S. Senate senator.

Cameron F. Kerry is a fellow at the Brookings Institution (think tank), John F. Kerry’s brother and a senior counsel at Sidley Austin LLP.

Barack Obama was an intern at Sidley Austin LLP.

Michelle Obama was a lawyer at Sidley Austin LLP.

R. Eden Martin is counsel at Sidley Austin LLP and the president of the Commercial Club of Chicago.

David D. Hiller is a member of the Commercial Club of Chicago and was a partner at Sidley Austin LLP.

Thomas A. Cole is a partner at Sidley Austin LLP and a member of the Commercial Club of Chicago.

Charles W. Douglas is a partner at Sidley Austin LLP and a member of the Commercial Club of Chicago.

Newton N. Minow was a senior counsel at Sidley Austin LLP, a member of the Commercial Club of Chicago and an honorary trustee at the Carnegie Corporation of New York.

Carnegie Corporation of New York was a funder for the Brookings Institution (think tank) and a supporter for the American Society for Muslim Advancement.

Andrew Carnegie was the founder of the Carnegie Corporation of New York.

Ted Lieu was honored with the Carnegie Corporation of New York's Great Immigrants Award, has represented California's 36th congressional district in the United States House of Representatives since 2023 and is a member of the Congressional Progressive Caucus.

Astrid S. Tuminez was a program officer at the Carnegie Corporation of New York and is the 7th President of the Utah Valley University (Charlie Kirk Shooting).

Andrew Carnegie was the founder of the Carnegie Corporation of New York.

Carnegie Corporation of New York was a funder for the Brookings Institution (think tank) and a supporter for the American Society for Muslim Advancement.

Senator Susan M. Collins was a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution (think tank) and is a U.S. Senate senator.

Foundation to Promote Open Society was a funder for the Brookings Institution (think tank).

George Soros was the chairman for the Foundation to Promote Open Society.

Larry D. Thompson is a trustee at the Brookings Institution (think tank) and the EVP of governmental affairs, general counsel & secretary for PepsiCo, Inc.

Michael H. Jordan was an honorary trustee at the Brookings Institution (think tank) and the division chairman & CEO for PepsiCo, Inc.

Kimberly Cheatle served as Senior Director in Global Security at PepsiCo. and was the 27^th director for the U.S. Secret Service (In Charge Of The Butler Shooting Where President Trump Was Shot).

Dina Dublon is a director at PepsiCo, Inc. and an overseer at the International Rescue Committee.

Indra K. Nooyi is the chair & CEO for PepsiCo, Inc. and an overseer at the International Rescue Committee.

Foundation to Promote Open Society was a funder for the International Rescue Committee.

George Soros was the chairman for the Foundation to Promote Open Society.

ONE Campaign is a partner with the International Rescue Committee.

Michelle Obama was an advocate for the ONE Campaign and a lawyer at Sidley Austin LLP.

Barack Obama was an intern at Sidley Austin LLP.

Newton N. Minow was a senior counsel at Sidley Austin LLP, a member of the Commercial Club of Chicago and an honorary trustee at the Carnegie Corporation of New York.

Andrew Carnegie was the founder of the Carnegie Corporation of New York and the founder of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace (think tank).

Carnegie Endowment for International Peace (think tank) was a funder for the Nuclear Threat Initiative (think tank).

Carnegie Corporation of New York was a funder for the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace (think tank), the Nuclear Threat Initiative (think tank) and a supporter for the American Society for Muslim Advancement.

Michael Douglas is a director at the Nuclear Threat Initiative (think tank) and a friend of George Soros.

Warren E. Buffett is an adviser at the Nuclear Threat Initiative (think tank) and Howard G. Buffett & Susan A. Buffett’s father.

Howard G. Buffett is Warren E. Buffett’s son and a director at the ONE Campaign.

Susan A. Buffett is Warren E. Buffett’s daughter and a director at the ONE Campaign.

Morton H. Halperin is a director at the ONE Campaign, a senior adviser for the Open Society Foundations, was a senior fellow at the Center for American Progress and served with the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace (think tank).

Open Society Foundations was a funder for the Center for American Progress and the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace (think tank).

George Soros is the founder & chairman for the Open Society Foundations, a friend of Michael Douglas and was a supporter for the Center for American Progress.

Foundation to Promote Open Society was a funder for the Center for American Progress, the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace (think tank) and the Brookings Institution (think tank).

Andrew Carnegie was the founder of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace (think tank) and the founder of the Carnegie Corporation of New York.

Carnegie Corporation of New York was a funder for the Center for American Progress, the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace (think tank), the Brookings Institution (think tank) and a supporter for the American Society for Muslim Advancement.

Astrid S. Tuminez was a program officer at the Carnegie Corporation of New York and is the 7th President of the Utah Valley University (Charlie Kirk Shooting).

Andrew Carnegie was the founder of the Carnegie Corporation of New York.

Senator Susan M. Collins was a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution (think tank) and is a U.S. Senate senator.

Larry D. Thompson is a trustee at the Brookings Institution (think tank) and the EVP of governmental affairs, general counsel & secretary for PepsiCo, Inc.

Michael H. Jordan was the division chairman & CEO for PepsiCo, Inc. and an honorary trustee at the Brookings Institution (think tank).

Lawrence H. Summers was a trustee at the Brookings Institution (think tank) and is a director at the ONE Campaign.

Sheryl K. Sandberg was a trustee at the Brookings Institution (think tank) and is a director at the ONE Campaign.

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala was a visiting fellow at the Brookings Institution (think tank) and is a director at the ONE Campaign.

Helene D. Gayle is a trustee at the Brookings Institution (think tank) and a director at the ONE Campaign.

Howard G. Buffett is a director at the ONE Campaign and Warren E. Buffett’s son and

Susan A. Buffett is a director at the ONE Campaign and Warren E. Buffett’s daughter.

Open Society Foundations was a funder for the Center for American Progress and the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace (think tank).

George Soros is the founder & chairman for the Open Society Foundations, a friend of Michael Douglas and was a supporter for the Center for American Progress.

Foundation to Promote Open Society was a funder for the Center for American Progress and the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace (think tank).

Andrew Carnegie was the founder of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace (think tank) and the founder of the Carnegie Corporation of New York.

Carnegie Corporation of New York was a funder for the Center for American Progress, the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace (think tank) and a supporter for the American Society for Muslim Advancement.

Ted Lieu was honored with the Carnegie Corporation of New York's Great Immigrants Award, has represented California's 36th congressional district in the United States House of Representatives since 2023 and is a member of the Congressional Progressive Caucus.

Astrid S. Tuminez was a program officer at the Carnegie Corporation of New York and is the 7th President of the Utah Valley University (Charlie Kirk Shooting).

Carnegie Corporation of New York was a funder for the Center for American Progress, the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace (think tank), the Nuclear Threat Initiative (think tank) and a supporter for the American Society for Muslim Advancement.

Michael Douglas is a director at the Nuclear Threat Initiative (think tank) and a friend of George Soros.

Warren E. Buffett is an adviser at the Nuclear Threat Initiative (think tank) and Howard G. Buffett & Susan A. Buffett’s father.

Ted Turner was the co-chairman for the Nuclear Threat Initiative (think tank), the founder of CNN and an honorary board member for Green Cross International.

Global Green USA is a US affiliate of Green Cross International.

Mikhail Gorbachev was the founder of Green Cross International, the general secretary for the Communist Party of the Soviet Union and the president of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR).

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