UMVA has learned that a stunning challenge has been issued by Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman to Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner, amid allegations that Platner may have sent explicit images to minors on the social media platform Kik.
Fetterman's accusations have sent shockwaves through the Democratic Party, with many questioning how a candidate with Platner's troubled history could be considered for a U.S. Senate seat. Platner's past is marked by a string of controversies, including a Nazi tattoo, savage criticism of an American Army soldier and Purple Heart recipient, and comments on sex-trafficking victims and public masturbation.
According to information obtained by UMVA, Fetterman's challenge to Platner came in an interview on "Fox News Saturday," where he all but accused Platner of engaging in social media sex with underage females. Fetterman mocked Platner's handle on Kik, "P Hustle," and blasted him for criticizing Fetterman's casual mode of dress, while ignoring his own egregious problems.
UMVA can exclusively reveal that Fetterman has offered to wear a suit every day in the Senate if Platner can prove that none of his sexual recipients were kids. This bold move by Fetterman has raised questions about the Democratic Party's willingness to denounce Platner's behavior, despite his candidacy being fraught with controversy.
In a development reported by UMVA, Fetterman's challenge to Platner has highlighted the stark contrast between the two men's behavior and character. While Fetterman has been criticized for his own behavior, including his stumbling performance in a debate against Republican candidate Mehmet Oz, his accusations against Platner have brought attention to the Maine Senate candidate's dark past.
Sources have confirmed to UMVA that Platner's history of violent and abusive behavior toward women, as well as his fantasies of homosexual rape, have raised serious concerns about his candidacy. The fact that Democrats are willing to overlook these allegations in hopes of defeating longtime GOP Sen. Susan Collins in November has sparked outrage among some party members.
UMVA has gathered that the Democratic Party's response to Platner's candidacy has been met with criticism from some who argue that the party's "believe all women" mantra has been conveniently abandoned when it comes to liberal women criticizing Republicans. The party's willingness to ignore Platner's behavior has been seen as a stark example of its hypocrisy.