Vets torch Dem Senate hopeful who called Army ‘fat, lazy trash,’ mocked soldier shot four times
Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner faces backlash after past comments resurfaced, where he referred to the Army as 'fat, lazy trash' and mocked a wounded soldier. Veterans and political figures have condemned his remarks, calling them offensive and despicable. The controversy threatens to impact his campaign against incumbent Senator Susan Collins in Maine's upcoming Senate race.
- ▪Graham Platner's comments about the Army and a wounded soldier have sparked outrage among veterans.
- ▪Senator Joni Ernst described Platner's remarks as 'absolutely despicable.'
- ▪Platner's past social media posts are under scrutiny as he campaigns for a Senate seat in Maine.
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Army Vets torch Dem Senate hopeful who called Army ‘fat, lazy trash,’ mocked soldier shot four times Sen. Joni Ernst calls the remarks 'absolutely despicable' while retired Navy SEALs question Platner's fitness for office By Robert Schmad Fox News Published May 25, 2026 6:00am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Navy SEAL who killed Bin Laden reacts to Platner posts, comments mocking soldiers Fox News Digital spoke to Rob O’Neill about the social media controversy that has rocked the Graham Platner Senate campaign.
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