Top Dem lawmakers duck questions when pressed on Platner's Reddit scandal
Top Democratic lawmakers have avoided addressing the controversy surrounding Graham Platner's resurfaced Reddit posts. These posts contain vulgar comments and have raised concerns about his candidacy ahead of the midterm elections. Despite the scrutiny, key figures like Hakeem Jeffries and Elizabeth Warren have refrained from commenting on whether Platner is a liability for the party.
- ▪Graham Platner's vulgar Reddit posts have come to light, including graphic sexual comments and derogatory remarks about a U.S. soldier.
- ▪House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries stated he hasn't seen the posts when asked about Platner's potential liability.
- ▪Senator Elizabeth Warren declined to comment on whether she would rescind her endorsement of Platner amid the controversy.
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Lindsey Graham Top Dem lawmakers duck questions when pressed on Platner's Reddit scandal Hakeem Jeffries told Fox News Digital he hasn't 'seen no posts' when asked if Platner is a liability for the party By Hannah Brennan Fox News Published May 21, 2026 6:00am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video WATCH: Top Democrats go silent when pressed on Platner Reddit scandal Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Sen. Elizabeth Warren declined to answer questions on Graham Platner’s resurfaced Reddit posts.
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