Maine Senate Shakeup: Platner Faces Backlash Over Old Reddit Posts

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News (1 / 1) 20.05.2026 06:55 / Peter

Democratic Senate hopeful Graham Platner is in hot water after resurfaced Reddit posts allege he described masturbating in a portable restroom and praised explicit graffiti — sparking a fresh controversy for his campaign. Read on to discover the full story!

Resurfaced Reddit Posts

RadarOnline and Fox News report that screenshots from 2017 show Platner allegedly writing about sexual behavior in a porta-potty and admiring crude restroom drawings. The revelations have prompted criticism and renewed scrutiny of his online history.

Old Remarks Reignite Debate

Platner, 41, previously weathered backlash when late-2025 throwback posts surfaced accusing Americans of racism and attacking police. He has defended himself, saying those internet comments don’t represent who he is today and pointing to his background as a Marine Corps veteran and small-business owner.