Platner's deleted Reddit sparks outrage again as he appears to mock wounded soldier: 'Didn't deserve to live'
Graham Platner, a Democratic Senate candidate from Maine, is facing backlash for a deleted Reddit post that appeared to mock a wounded soldier. The post, which resurfaced recently, included derogatory comments about a soldier who was injured in combat. Critics, including veterans, have condemned Platner's remarks as inappropriate and disrespectful.
- ▪Graham Platner's deleted Reddit account has caused ongoing controversy in his Senate campaign.
- ▪The resurfaced post mocked a U.S. soldier who was shot four times during combat.
- ▪Veterans and political opponents have criticized Platner for his comments, stating they are not representative of military values.
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Lindsey Graham Platner's deleted Reddit sparks outrage again as he appears to mock wounded soldier: 'Didn't deserve to live' A former Navy SEAL told Fox News Digital that Platner's post is 'not something we do' By Andrew Mark Miller Fox News Published May 20, 2026 5:00am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner stands by decision not to back Chuck Schumer as Democratic Leader Graham Platner not worried about Republican attacks over his controversial comments and tattoo: 'I'm pretty sure I can handle it.' NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Democratic Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner’s deleted Reddit account has continued to cause headaches for his campaign in recent months, and a…
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