Maine Senate candidate faces backlash over resurfaced police comments
Graham Platner criticism grows after resurfaced anti-police Reddit posts spark backlash Deleted comments and new scrutiny could sway Maine voters as his Senate campaign faces pressure
Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner is facing renewed criticism after a deleted Reddit post resurfaced showing him calling police “opportunistic cowards.” The post dates to June 2020, during a period of protests and unrest in the state.
According to the report, Platner also made other antipolice remarks around that time, including calling a local police chief “thin blue line trash” and writing “all cops are bastards.” Critics say the comments raise questions about his judgment and readiness for office.
The article says Platner has also come under scrutiny for other past online comments and personal conduct, including allegations involving women and the disclosure of a Nazilinked tattoo he wore for years. His campaign did not respond to the latest request for comment.