Combat veteran nearly killed by Taliban fires back at Platner’s deleted online attack: ‘You’re a coward’
Combat veteran Ted Daniels has publicly criticized Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner for mocking him in a now-deleted Reddit post. Daniels, who was shot four times by the Taliban in 2012, called Platner a 'coward' for his online comments. The incident has sparked renewed scrutiny of Platner's past remarks and judgment.
- ▪Ted Daniels, a Purple Heart recipient, was shot four times during a 2012 clash with Taliban fighters.
- ▪Graham Platner faced backlash for a deleted Reddit post where he mocked Daniels, stating he 'didn't deserve to live.'
- ▪The resurfaced comments have drawn criticism from veterans and lawmakers across the political spectrum.
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Democrat Elections Combat veteran nearly killed by Taliban fires back at Platner’s deleted online attack: ‘You’re a coward’ Platner mocked Pfc Ted Daniels, who was shot 4 times during a 2012 clash with Taliban fighters By Kiera McDonald Fox News Published May 22, 2026 11:50am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Graham Platner mocks wounded soldier in unearthed post Wounded combat veteran Teddy Daniels and a Purple Heart recipient responds to Graham Platner's resurfaced Reddit post mocking a U.S.
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