Graham Platner denies damning new report alleging abuse as 'simply not true'

Jun 5, 2026 · 12:38 AM UTC ·5 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 70 views

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Graham Platner, a Maine Democratic Senate candidate, has denied allegations of abuse made by ex-girlfriends in a recent New York Times report. He described the claims as 'simply not true' during a national media interview. Platner acknowledged his past struggles with alcohol but refuted serious allegations of physicality and violence.

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▪Graham Platner denied allegations of abuse from ex-girlfriends in a New York Times report.
▪He claimed that the accusations of physicality and knowledge of a Nazi tattoo are false.
▪Platner admitted to having a dark period in his life after combat service but rejected the serious allegations.

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▪ Platner insists abuse allegations ‘simply not true’ as scandals continue to pile up — Washington Examiner

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Democratic Party Graham Platner denies damning new report alleging abuse as 'simply not true' Maine Democratic candidate denies physicality allegations, Nazi tattoo knowledge amid growing Graham Platner controversy By Lindsay Kornick Fox News Published June 4, 2026 8:38pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Graham Platner responds to NYT report about ex-girlfriends detailing troubling accusations Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner denied the accusations from ex-girlfriends in a New York Times report that was released on Thursday.

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