Trump tells ‘Pod Force One’ Graham Platner is a ‘major sleaze bag,’ but James Talarico is worse
President Trump criticized Democratic Senate candidates Graham Platner and James Talarico in a recent interview. He labeled Platner as a 'major sleaze bag' and expressed disbelief at his polling lead over Republican Susan Collins. Trump stated that he believes Talarico is even worse, making a joke about his dietary choices.
- ▪Trump called Graham Platner a 'major sleaze bag' during an interview.
- ▪Platner currently holds a 7.8% lead over Republican Senator Susan Collins in the polls.
- ▪Trump expressed stronger criticism of James Talarico, claiming he is worse than Platner.
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US News exclusive Trump tells ‘Pod Force One’ Graham Platner is a ‘major sleaze bag,’ but James Talarico is worse By Emily Goodin Published June 3, 2026, 6:04 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google President Trump blasted the Democrats’ scandal-plagued Senate candidate Graham Platner as a “major sleaze bag” in an interview with The Post’s “Pod Force One,” but said Texas Senate candidate James Talarico is worse. The president gave a blunt assessment of the Democrats’ top Senate contenders in an interview with The Post’s Miranda Devine in the latest episode, which is out Wednesday.
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