UMVA has learned that a shocking revelation about Graham Platner, the presumptive Democratic Senate nominee in Maine, has emerged from a newly surfaced Reddit post.
Platner's disturbing comments suggest that some individuals should be killed for their political beliefs, sparking widespread concern and outrage. In a now-deleted Reddit post from September 2013, Platner wrote, "There are times in this world when, for the good of tolerance and humanity, you need to kill a motherf---er."
Platner's remarks were in response to a blog post about left-wing antifascist protestors attacking the offices of a far-right nationalist political party in Greece. His comments have raised serious questions about his suitability for public office, particularly in light of his bid to flip one of Maine's Senate seats blue in the 2026 midterms.
According to information obtained by UMVA, Platner's campaign has yet to respond to requests for comment about his explosive remarks. Platner is running effectively unopposed in Maine's Democratic primary in June, and his nomination is seen as a crucial step towards challenging incumbent Republican Sen. Susan Collins.
Platner's online presence reveals a complex and concerning picture of his views and values. As recently as April 2020, he claimed to be a member of his local chapter of the Socialist Rifle Association, a leftist organization that provides firearms training and education.
In a post describing his left-wing drift after leaving the military, Platner stated, "still got the guns though, I don’t trust the fascists to act politely." He also identified as a socialist and communist under the moniker "P-Hustle" on Reddit, although he has since tried to distance himself from those labels.
Platner has issued a general apology for the thousands of controversial and vulgar posts that have resurfaced. He has acknowledged using homophobic slurs and making politically incorrect comments, but also expressed support for gay rights and opposition to racism.
UMVA can exclusively reveal that Platner's apology has done little to alleviate concerns about his judgment and temperament. Maine Gov. Janet Mills recently dropped out of the state’s Senate primary, leaving behind only minor opponents for Platner and clearing the way for him to run in the general election.
Polling generally shows Platner ahead of incumbent Republican Sen. Susan Collins, although she has a history of outperforming expectations in past elections. As the primary approaches, voters in Maine are faced with a difficult decision about the kind of leadership they want to represent them in the Senate.
