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Trump on Platner rape allegations: ‘A lot of people say big falsehoods’
Trump questioned the new allegation as Platner suspended his campaign after abuse claims and a POLITICO report that an ex-girlfriend accused him of assault.
- On Wednesday, President Donald Trump questioned sexual misconduct allegations against Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner aboard Air Force One, stating, "A lot of people say big falsehoods," minutes before Platner suspended his campaign.
- Platner's campaign unraveled after POLITICO reported that 41-year-old Jenny Racicot accused him of sexual assault in 2021, compounding earlier allegations from Lyndsey Fifield that Platner denied as "troubling, serious, and false."
- Trump, recently ordered to pay $5 million for sexually abusing and defaming Jean Carroll, suggested a double standard regarding how Fifield's earlier charges were treated, questioning whether people should automatically believe accusers.
- The Maine Democratic Party will host a convention to select a successor, as state law requires Platner to resign by July 13, though potential candidates like Patrick Dempsey have declined to run.
- Democrats view the Maine Senate seat as key to maintaining control of the Senate, with the race against incumbent Senator Susan Collins remaining a critical focal point despite logistical challenges of replacing Platner.
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Democrats are 'so effed right now, they have no idea': Joe Concha on Platner
Washington Examiner columnist Joe Concha slammed Democrats for rallying behind Democratic Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner, who suspended his campaign on Wednesday amid mounting allegations against him. “The Democratic Party, let’s put it this way, is so effed right now, they have no idea,” Concha said on Fox News’s Jesse Watters Primetime Wednesday. “We’re suspending campaign operations,” Platner said in a video posted on X. Platner’s exit…
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ussanews.comTrump casts doubt on Platner accuser’s claims
President Donald Trump called out political double standards as he weighed in on the Graham Platner scandal. Speaking with reporters aboard Air Force One on Wednesday, the […]
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Leaning Left6Leaning Right6Center4Last UpdatedBias Distribution38% Left, 37% Right
Bias Distribution
- 38% of the sources lean Left, 37% of the sources lean Right
38% Left
L 38%
C 25%
R 37%
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