Published July 6, 2026 at 4:10 PM ET · Updated July 6, 2026 at 6:04 PM ET
Left-wing streamer Hasan Piker turns on Platner after assault allegation
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Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner has denied a sexual assault allegation made by an ex-girlfriend. Left-wing streamer Hasan Piker publicly broke with Platner following the allegation. Platner's campaign says it is weighing its path forward in the Senate race.
Patriot Watch first flagged this story 4 hr ago, when Rolling Stone reported it. Coverage has since grown to 9 independent outlets, including 4 wire/mainstream feeds. The most recent report came 2 hr ago from ABC News. Verification tier: Confirmed — reported independently by wire/mainstream and conservative outlets.
