Senator Bernie Sanders Avoids Questions on Graham Platner’s Abuse Allegations

Senator Bernie Sanders, representing Vermont, did not address inquiries about abuse accusations against Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner. Fox News Digital questioned Sanders at the Capitol, asking if he believed the allegations from women claiming misconduct by Platner. Despite his previous campaign efforts for Platner, Sanders did not offer a response.

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Sanders and Platner were seen together during a ‘Fighting Oligarchy’ tour at the Collins Center for the Arts, University of Maine, on May 24, 2026. When asked if he believed the accusations, Sanders remained silent.

Fox News Digital inquired, ‘Senator, do you believe the women accusing Platner of abuse? You were campaigning for him recently, so what are your thoughts on the allegations?’ Sanders did not respond.

Additional questions concerning Platner’s alleged knowledge of a Nazi-linked tattoo further prompted no reply from Sanders.

Fox News Digital probed, ‘About the women saying he knew that he had a Nazi tattoo? You have nothing to say about the scandal?’ Yet, Sanders stayed silent as he waited for the elevator.

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Platner, a Marine veteran and oyster farmer, continues to assert his innocence and maintains support from influential Democrats, such as Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer from New York and Senators Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren from Massachusetts.

Platner’s campaign is under scrutiny due to allegations of abusive behavior from several women, along with criticism over inappropriate messages, social media content, and the Nazi-linked tattoo controversy. Despite denying wrongdoing, Platner faces significant backlash.

Republican Sen. Susan Collins of Maine is lined up for a challenging re-election battle against Graham Platner.

Key Democrats, like Sanders and Schumer, continue to back Platner despite the controversies. His campaign’s influence on voter decisions remains unclear. Maine Democrats vote to decide who will challenge Republican Senator Susan Collins in one of the most watched Senate races this November.

Amanda reports on business and politics for Fox News Digital.