WCSH • August 25, 2020
Maine’s fishing industry took center stage Tuesday night at the Republican National Convention when lobsterman Jason Joyce of Swan’s Island spoke. "I have to confess: I didn’t support Trump in 2016,” Joyce said during his speech. Earlier this month during an interview with Fox & Friends, Trump said, “In theory, I should go down as a great environmental president.” Maine Democratic Party Chair Kathleen Marra said despite Trump's claims about helping Maine fishermen, "Mainers won't forget who's responsible for throwing our lobster industry into turmoil. Trump’s failed trade war with China upended Maine’s vital lobster industry and turned hardworking lobstermen and women into collateral damage."