Democrat congressman slams Graham Platner's Nazi-linked tattoo as 'disqualifying'
Democrat congressman Jake Auchincloss criticized Graham Platner for his Nazi-linked tattoo, calling it 'personally disqualifying.' Platner, the presumptive Democratic nominee for the Senate in Maine, has faced scrutiny over this tattoo and past controversial statements. Auchincloss is one of the few Democrats to publicly denounce Platner's actions and has urged him to exit the race.
- ▪Rep. Jake Auchincloss criticized Graham Platner for his Nazi-linked tattoo.
- ▪Platner got the tattoo while stationed in Croatia in 2007 and later covered it up amid backlash.
- ▪Auchincloss is among the few Democrats who have publicly called for Platner to exit the race.
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Politics Democrat congressman slams Graham Platner's Nazi-linked tattoo as 'disqualifying' Most Democratic lawmakers have declined to criticize Graham Platner ahead of his anticipated race against Senator Susan Collins By Adam Pack Fox News Published May 26, 2026 1:39pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Joey Jones calls out Dem candidate Platner for 'hiding behind the Purple Hearts' of fellow vets ‘The Big Weekend Show’ panelists criticized Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner for his controversial comment about a Purple Heart veteran. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Rep.
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