Published July 6, 2026 at 7:48 PM ET · Updated July 7, 2026 at 4:06 PM ET
Stephen King deletes his Platner endorsement as online backlash mounts
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Author Stephen King has deleted his endorsement of Graham Platner, a candidate in Maine's Senate race, following online backlash. Platner's candidacy has drawn growing criticism from multiple outlets. Commentators have described his campaign as collapsing.
Patriot Watch first flagged this story 22 hr ago, when Power Line reported it. Coverage has since grown to 3 independent outlets. The most recent report came 3 hr ago from Twitchy. Verification tier: Confirmed — reported independently by wire/mainstream and conservative outlets.
