Navy SEAL who killed Bin Laden rips Platner for 'barbaric' post trashing soldier under fire: 'Out of line'
Robert O'Neill, the Navy SEAL who killed Osama bin Laden, criticized Senate candidate Graham Platner for derogatory comments about a wounded soldier. O'Neill described Platner's remarks as 'barbaric' and emphasized that such behavior is unacceptable for someone who has sworn an oath to serve. Platner, a combat veteran, has faced backlash for his incendiary social media posts and comments regarding fellow soldiers.
- ▪Robert O'Neill condemned Graham Platner's comments about a wounded soldier as 'barbaric'.
- ▪O'Neill stated that wishing ill on a soldier under fire goes against the values of military service.
- ▪Platner has been criticized for multiple incendiary social media posts since announcing his Senate campaign.
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Man Who Killed Bin Laden Navy SEAL who killed Bin Laden rips Platner for 'barbaric' post trashing soldier under fire: 'Out of line' Robert O'Neill told Fox News Digital he doesn't believe Platner is 'fit' for the Senate By Andrew Mark Miller Fox News Published May 21, 2026 4:28pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Navy SEAL who killed Bin Laden reacts to Platner posts, comments mocking soldiers Fox News Digital spoke to Rob O’Neill about the social media controversy that has rocked the Graham Platner Senate campaign. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! FIRST ON FOX: Robert O'Neill, the U.S.
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