Published July 6, 2026 at 6:36 PM ET · Updated July 7, 2026 at 12:03 PM ET
Stephen King says he hopes Platner stays in race after rape allegation
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Author Stephen King said he hopes Graham Platner does not drop out of the race after being accused of rape. Multiple outlets reported on King's remarks, which come amid growing calls for Platner to withdraw.
Patriot Watch first flagged this story 18 hr ago, when Salon reported it. Coverage has since grown to 4 independent outlets, including 1 wire/mainstream feed. The most recent report came 3 hr ago from Breitbart. Verification tier: Confirmed — reported independently by wire/mainstream and conservative outlets.
