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Trump on Platner rape allegations: ‘A lot of people say big falsehoods’
President Trump weighed in on the accusations against former Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner on Wednesday, questioning whether people should believe the sexual assault allegations against the Democrat. “It's really a question of whether or not you believe the woman. A lot of people say big falsehoods,” Trump told reporters on Air Force One. “He's...
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Salon
· Jul 6, 2026
Time’s up for Graham Platner
The sexual assault allegations against Maine's Democratic Senate nominee are credible — and fatal to his candidacy
Twitchy
· Jul 9, 2026
He Hasn't Raped ANYONE ... That We Know Of: Maine Dems REALLY Scraping Bottom of the Barrel With This Guy
He Hasn't Raped ANYONE ... That We Know Of: Maine Dems REALLY Scraping Bottom of the Barrel With This Guy
Tampa Free Press
· Jul 9, 2026
Trump On Air Force One: ‘Question Of Whether You Believe The Woman’ As Maine Senate Race Implodes
Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One en route to Washington on Wednesday, President Donald Trump weighed in on the sexual assault allegations against Maine Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner, framing the issue as a matter of credibility while noting the political fallout. “It’s very hard for them to do,” Trump said when asked if [] Trump On Air Force One: ‘Question Of Whether You Believe The Woman’ As Maine Senate Race Implodes
BBC News
· Jul 9, 2026
Democrat Graham Platner suspends campaign for key US Senate race in Maine
The decision came days after a woman accused him of sexual assault, an accusation he says is categorically false.
The Hill
· Jul 9, 2026
Graham Platner drops out; left still victim-blaming
The credible allegations of sexual assault leveled against him by his former girlfriend, Jenny Racicot, are a dealbreaker, and rightfully so.
The Standard
· Jun 29, 2026
Top Boy actor raped woman in car, court hears
Michael Ward, 28, denies two counts of rape, two counts of assault by penetration and one count of sexual assault against a woman in January 2023
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Related coverage for "Trump on Platner rape allegations: ‘A lot of people say big falsehoods’": Salon — Time’s up for Graham Platner. Twitchy — He Hasn't Raped ANYONE ... That We Know Of: Maine Dems REALLY Scraping Bottom of the Barrel With This Guy. Tampa Free Press — Trump On Air Force One: ‘Question Of Whether You Believe The Woman’ As Maine Senate Race Implodes. BBC News — Democrat Graham Platner suspends campaign for key US Senate race in Maine . The Hill — Graham Platner drops out; left still victim-blaming . The Standard — Top Boy actor raped woman in car, court hears