Fox News • May 13, 2026 23:33

Fetterman calls out 'absolute socialist' Seattle mayor and 'avowed communist' Graham Platner

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Sen. John Fetterman called out Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson, NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Maine candidate Graham Platner as Democratic extremists in an interview.

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Mon 01:11 - Fox News

Maine Democrat Graham Platner claims tax-the-rich policies aren't 'trying' hard enough

Tue 16:16 - The Hill

Vance heading to Maine as Platner-Collins fight heats up

Wed 11:00 - Fox News

Platner called PTSD excuse 'bulls---' in 2020 post, now cites his own struggle to explain online controversies

Wed 23:33 - Fox News

Fetterman calls out 'absolute socialist' Seattle mayor and 'avowed communist' Graham Platner

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Platner called PTSD excuse 'bulls---' in 2020 post, now cites his own struggle to explain online controversies

Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner once said PTSD is no excuse for "garbage behavior," yet now cites the condition to explain his offensive social media posts.

01:11

Maine Democrat Graham Platner claims tax-the-rich policies aren't 'trying' hard enough

Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner suggested real plans to tax billionaires have not been properly tried due to political donor influence.

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Vance heading to Maine as Platner-Collins fight heats up

Vice President Vance will visit Maine on Thursday, as the Senate race between incumbent Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) and likely Democratic nominee Graham Platner rolls on. Vance’s office said Tuesday …