Graham Platner cruelly mocked a US soldier who nearly died protecting squad: ‘Stupid motherf—er didn’t deserve to live’
Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner faced backlash for mocking a US soldier, Pfc. Ted Daniels, who was injured while protecting his squad in Afghanistan. Platner's derogatory comments were made on a Reddit account and have resurfaced during his campaign. The incident has drawn criticism from various quarters, including the military community and political opponents.
- ▪Graham Platner mocked Pfc. Ted Daniels, who was shot while diverting Taliban fire to save his squad.
- ▪Platner's comments were made on a Reddit account and have been verified despite his attempts to delete them.
- ▪Pfc. Ted Daniels received a Purple Heart for his bravery during the encounter with the Taliban.
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Politics Graham Platner cruelly mocked a US soldier who nearly died protecting squad: ‘Stupid motherf—er didn’t deserve to live’ By Ryan King Published May 20, 2026, 12:37 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google WASHINGTON — Seven years ago, Democratic Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner cruelly mocked an American soldier who was caught on camera taking fire from the Taliban in Afghanistan. The viral helmet footage showed how Pfc. Ted Daniels moved into the open as a diversion tactic to help his fellow squad get to safety. But Platner saw him as a “dumb motherf—er” who “didn’t deserve to live.” “This video never gets old. Dumb mother—er didn’t deserve to live.
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