President Donald Trump on Wednesday said he fully supports Maine incumbent Republican Sen. Susan Collins because "she's a sane person," who's running against "a thug" and "a pig" in Democrat Graham Platner.

Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office after signing legislation funding the Department of Homeland Security through the end of his term, Trump offered a forceful endorsement of Collins while sharply criticizing her Democrat challenger in the 2026 Senate race.

"She does because she's a sane woman," Trump said when asked whether Collins had his full support and endorsement. "She's not my best friend at all. ... She's a sane person and she's a respected person."

During the event shown live on Newsmax, Trump acknowledged that Collins, one of the Senate's most moderate Republicans, has not always supported his agenda.

"She never missed a vote, unfortunately, because sometimes she voted against me," Trump joked.

Still, the president made clear he views Collins as far preferable to her Democrat opponent, whom he repeatedly attacked during an exchange with reporters.

"I watched that thug that's up in Maine. He's a thug," Trump said. "He's worse than any human being that's ever run for office, probably."

The president continued his criticism later in the event, calling Platner "a cheap, no-good person" and "a fake thug."

"I made a lot of money picking out phonies," Trump said. "He's a real phony. He's bad. He's a bad person."

Trump also expressed frustration that national Democrats continue to support Platner despite allegations surrounding his background and business dealings.

Platner has faced scrutiny over past online posts, allegations by former partners and criticism over a tattoo that opponents linked to Nazi symbolism.

"Why aren't they talking about him?" Trump asked, singling out Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., for criticism.

As he continued answering questions, Trump intensified his rhetoric even further.

"I actually think the one in Maine is worse," he said while discussing controversial Democrat candidates such as Platner and Texas Democrat James Talarico.

"He's just an outright pig. He's like a pig."

The Maine Senate race is expected to be one of the most closely watched contests of the 2026 midterm elections.

Collins, first elected in 1996, remains one of the few Republicans to win statewide races consistently in a state that has trended Democrat in presidential elections.

Democrats view the seat as a prime pickup opportunity, while Republicans see Collins as a proven incumbent with a long record of electoral success and bipartisan appeal.