WATCH: Collins rips Maine challenger Platner over resurfaced Reddit post mocking wounded US soldier
Senator Susan Collins criticized Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner for resurfaced Reddit posts that mocked a wounded U.S. soldier. Collins described the comments as 'appalling' and emphasized that it is never appropriate to mock a soldier who has served. The controversy arises as Platner is set to challenge Collins in the upcoming midterm election.
- ▪Graham Platner is the presumptive Democratic nominee challenging Susan Collins in the Senate race.
- ▪Platner's old Reddit posts include derogatory comments about a wounded soldier, Pfc. Ted Daniels.
- ▪Senator Collins stated that mocking a downed American soldier is unacceptable.
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Mitt Romney WATCH: Collins rips Maine challenger Platner over resurfaced Reddit post mocking wounded US soldier The presumptive Democratic nominee called a shot soldier a 'dumb motherf-----' in a now-deleted Reddit post By Hannah Brennan Fox News Published May 21, 2026 2:24pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Collins blasts Platner over Reddit posts mocking wounded U.S. soldier Sen. Susan Collins blasted Platner over resurfaced Reddit posts mocking a U.S. soldier, calling the comments "just appalling" as scrutiny grows over the controversial online remarks. (Credit: Nicholas Ballasy for Fox News Digital) NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Sen.
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