Published July 8, 2026 at 7:00 AM ET · Updated July 9, 2026 at 12:02 AM ET
Trump cites Platner scandal while criticizing #MeToo double standard
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Trump responded to the Graham Platner scandal and called out what he described as a #MeToo double standard, noting that a Republican woman who made the same charge was not believed. Outlets are questioning who vetted Platner and whether he will drop out.
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