In Private, Dems Asked Platner If There Would Be More Allegations to Come
Democratic Senators met with Graham Platner to discuss concerns over his recent sexting scandal. During the meeting, Bernie Sanders inquired about the possibility of more allegations surfacing, to which Platner assured there would not be. However, rumors suggest that more damaging information may soon come to light, prompting Platner to return to Maine for damage control.
- ▪Graham Platner met with Democratic Senators to address concerns about his sexting scandal.
- ▪Bernie Sanders asked Platner if more allegations would emerge, and Platner denied this.
- ▪Rumors indicate that more damaging information about Platner may be forthcoming.
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In Private, Dems Asked Platner If There Would Be More Allegations to Come John Sexton 8:00 PM | June 03, 2026 AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty Yesterday, Graham Platner spent some time meeting with Democratic Senators in an attempt to reassure them that his latest sexting scandal was not going to escalate into something worse. This report from the Wall Street Journal is interesting for a number of reasons. For starters, Bernie Sanders, who is defending him loudly in public, seemed to have concerns in private.
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