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Maine Senate Candidate Denies Hidden Nazi Tattoo Allegations

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Source: Axios
Maine Senate Candidate Denies Hidden Nazi Tattoo Allegations
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Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner addressed allegations of having a Nazi symbol tattoo, claiming it was a skull tattoo obtained while in Croatia and not a Nazi symbol. The controversy arose amid resurfaced offensive Reddit posts and opposition scrutiny, with some political figures criticizing his past comments and the tattoo's implications. Platner apologized for his Reddit posts, attributing them to a difficult period after overseas service, while some Democrats continued to support him.

Topics:nationpolitics#bernie-sanders#graham-platner#maine-senate-race#nazi-tattoo#politics#racist-accusations
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  1. "I am not a secret Nazi": Maine Senate candidate responds to tattoo accusations  Axios
  2. ‘I’m not a secret Nazi’: Maine Democratic Senate candidate addresses tattoo  The Guardian
  3. Graham Platner says ‘I am not a secret Nazi’ after photos of his tattoo emerge  Jewish Insider
  4. Platner addresses ‘hidden Nazi tattoo’ claims  The Hill
  5. Graham Platner: ‘I Am Not a Secret Nazi’  National Review

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