Published July 8, 2026 at 3:01 PM ET · Updated July 11, 2026 at 4:07 AM ET
Platner closes Senate withdrawal letter with profane anti-ICE and pro-Palestine statements
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Graham Platner formally withdrew from the Maine Senate race by filing paperwork with state election officials. He closed his withdrawal letter with profane statements criticizing ICE and expressing support for Palestine.
Patriot Watch first flagged this story 2 d ago, when The Intercept reported it. Coverage has since grown to 13 independent outlets, including 8 wire/mainstream feeds. The most recent report came 7 hr ago from The Gateway Pundit. Verification tier: Confirmed — reported independently by wire/mainstream and conservative outlets.
