Platner’s brutal attacks on Army soldiers as ‘fat, lazy’ revealed in resurfaced posts
Graham Platner, the presumptive Democratic nominee for Senate in Maine, faces backlash over resurfaced Reddit posts criticizing the Army and mocking a wounded veteran. His comments, which include derogatory remarks about soldiers, have become a significant issue in his campaign against incumbent Senator Susan Collins. Platner, a veteran himself, has acknowledged the need for internal criticism within the military while also expressing harsh views on the Army as a whole.
- ▪Platner described the Army as 'absolute trash' and criticized its soldiers as 'fat, lazy trash.'
- ▪He made derogatory comments about wounded Army veteran Teddy Daniels, questioning his battlefield tactics.
- ▪The resurfaced posts have sparked controversy in the Maine Senate race, where Platner is challenging GOP incumbent Susan Collins.
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Army Platner’s brutal attacks on Army soldiers as ‘fat, lazy’ revealed in resurfaced posts Posts made under the 'P-Hustle' account have become a major campaign issue in the Maine Senate race By Robert Schmad Fox News Published May 23, 2026 6:00am 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.
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