Published July 8, 2026 at 7:00 AM ET · Updated July 8, 2026 at 8:04 PM ET
Senator Fetterman slams media over Platner coverage
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Senator John Fetterman criticized the Washington Post over its coverage of Graham Platner's endorsement influence among Democrats. Multiple outlets raised questions about who vetted Platner and whether he would drop out. The coverage focused on Platner's role in Democratic politics.
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