'American Sniper' widow Taya Kyle torches Graham Platner over 'cowardly' comments trashing late husband
Taya Kyle, the widow of Chris Kyle, criticized Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner for his derogatory comments about her late husband. She described Platner's remarks as 'cowardly' and a 'cheap political trick' that disrespects military sacrifices. Kyle emphasized the importance of supporting military families and condemned Platner's approach to gain notoriety.
- ▪Taya Kyle called Graham Platner's comments about her late husband 'lowbrow' and 'cowardly'.
- ▪Platner alleged that Chris Kyle inflated his kill numbers by shooting innocent civilians.
- ▪Kyle accused Platner of using her husband's legacy for political gain, stating it shows a lack of character.
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Fox News Flash 'American Sniper' widow Taya Kyle torches Graham Platner over 'cowardly' comments trashing late husband Taya Kyle called Platner 'lowbrow' for lying about a 'national hero who's also dead' By Taylor Penley Fox News Published May 25, 2026 8:37am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Taya Kyle blasts Graham Platner's 'cowardly' Chris Kyle comments Taya Kyle, widow of U.S. Navy SEAL Chris Kyle, joins 'The Sunday Briefing' to discuss Memorial Day and condemn Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner's recent remarks. Kyle calls Platner's comments 'cowardly' and a 'cheap political trick' that harms Gold Star families. She emphasizes the profound sacrifices of military members and champions support for military marriages.
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