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Published September 25, 2026 at 7:29 AM ET · Updated September 25, 2026 at 10:09 AM ET

Grenell calls out Alaska Senate candidate Peltola over staffers' slur claims

2 independent outlets are covering this story, first reported here by RealClearPolitics. Verification: Corroborated (how we verify). Every headline links to the original reporting.

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What we know

Ric Grenell criticized Alaska Democratic Senate candidate Mary Peltola over claims that she repeatedly used a homophobic slur against her own gay staffers, calling her a hypocrite. A related RealClearPolitics column framed the episode as part of a broader problem with Democratic candidates.

Patriot Watch first flagged this story 6 d ago, when RealClearPolitics reported it. Coverage has since grown to 2 independent outlets. The most recent report came 5 d ago from The Gateway Pundit.

Conservative & independent coverage (2)

The Gateway Pundit 5 d ago

“HYPOCRITE” — Ric Grenell Calls Out Democrat Senate Candidate Mary Peltola After Repeatedly Using Homophobic Slurs Like “F*ggot” on Her Own Gay Staffers ↗

RealClearPolitics 6 d ago

The Problem With Potemkin Democrat Candidates ↗

Coverage timeline

Sep 25, 7:29 AM ET
6 d ago

RealClearPolitics

The Problem With Potemkin Democrat Candidates ↗

Sep 25, 9:00 AM ET
5 d ago

The Gateway Pundit

“HYPOCRITE” — Ric Grenell Calls Out Democrat Senate Candidate Mary Peltola After Repeatedly Using Homophobic Slurs Like “F*ggot” on Her Own Gay Staffers ↗

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