Maine Sen. Susan Collins discloses ‘essential tremor’ to explain shaking
The Washington Post • • nation
Key Points:
- Maine Senator Susan Collins disclosed she has a benign essential tremor, a condition she has lived with throughout her nearly 30-year Senate career.
- Collins described the tremor as "extremely common" and emphasized it has "absolutely no impact" on her ability to perform her Senate duties.
- The announcement comes amid increased public scrutiny of the health and age of older political candidates following President Joe Biden's 2024 campaign withdrawal due to health concerns.
- At 73 years old, Collins is currently seeking reelection for a sixth term in the Senate.
