Whitehouse Dismisses Abuse Claims Against Senate Candidate Platner as Nazi Tattoo Allegations Rock Race
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Updated · Fox News · Jun 5
Whitehouse Dismisses Abuse Claims Against Senate Candidate Platner as Nazi Tattoo Allegations Rock Race
2 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jun 5
Summary
Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse brushed off misconduct allegations against Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner, calling New York Times reporting on rape fantasies and violent episodes “a lot of nothing.”
The defense came as Platner’s campaign faced fresh scrutiny over abuse allegations and claims about a Nazi tattoo, deepening pressure on a race already under fire.
Platner has denied wrongdoing, calling his ex a liar over a wrist-grab allegation in his first national interview.
Whitehouse’s remarks triggered backlash because he is both a prominent supporter and donor, with critics also pointing to his past scrutiny of Brett Kavanaugh.