Reasons Democrats choose to ignore Graham Platner’s Nazi tattoo controversy

As the 2026 primaries pick up speed, the Democratic Party seems to be in a bind over a candidate embroiled in controversy, known primarily for his Nazi tattoos. The Democratic Senate primary in Maine was thrown into disarray when Governor Janet Mills decided to withdraw, leaving Graham Platner as the likely frontrunner. “He’s like a […]
Senator Van Hollen supports Maine Senate candidate’s Nazi tattoo, explaining it relates to PTSD.

Chaos in Maine Senate Democratic primary Chad Pergram, a Chief Congressional Correspondent, reports that Governor Janet Mills has withdrawn from the Democratic primary for the Maine Senate, leaving Graham Platner, a controversial candidate, as the likely nominee. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) has responded to backlash against Platner regarding his “Nazi tattoos” and past remarks […]
Maine Governor Janet Mills Halts Senate Run, Giving Democratic Nomination to Graham ‘Nazi Tattoo’ Platner

Maine Governor Janet Mills Suspends Senate Campaign Maine’s Democratic Governor Janet Mills, aged 78, has decided to withdraw from her Senate campaign, where she aimed to challenge five-term incumbent Senator Susan Collins, a Republican. Reports indicate that Mills paused her campaign primarily due to financial constraints, particularly against her progressive rival, Graham Platner from Oysterman. […]
Warren continued to describe a Senate candidate with a Nazi tattoo as her ‘type of guy’

Warren Defends Platner Amid Controversies Senator Elizabeth Warren from Massachusetts recently described Maine’s Democratic Senate candidate, Graham Platner, as her “kind of guy” during a campaign event, even as he faced criticism regarding tattoos that some interpret as Nazi symbols. On a Wednesday segment of CNBC’s “Squawk Box,” host Sarah Eisen pointed out Platner’s troubling […]
Pete Davidson reveals a new face tattoo honoring his daughter Scottie

Never say never, right? Pete Davidson has poured a lot of time and cash into getting rid of his extensive tattoo collection—some of which he found, well, a bit embarrassing. That said, he doesn’t seem averse to adding new, meaningful ink to his skin. At CinemaCon 2026 in Las Vegas last week, he was spotted […]
Music Teacher Accused of Grooming a Student and Revealing a ‘Love’ Tattoo on His Chest

In a troubling case in the United States regarding teacher misconduct, a Florida music teacher has been charged with making a teenage student uncomfortable by kissing her between the breasts and showing her a tattoo that he claimed symbolized his love for her. Rudolph Infante, 53, who works at Southridge High School in Miami, allegedly […]
Senate candidate from Maine attributes Nazi tattoo and previous beliefs to military culture

Graham Platner, a Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate in Maine, faced scrutiny over his past comments and actions during an interview on Friday. He attributed some of his earlier controversial views to the “culture” he encountered during his military service, a statement that has drawn criticism from both Republicans and veterans. In a conversation […]
Controversy again for Maine Democrat Senate candidate over ‘Nazi’ tattoo depicting Jesus and the Virgin Mary

Graham Platner Takes Aim at Senate Seat in Maine Graham Platner, an oyster farmer and Marine veteran in his middle years, is stepping into the political arena as a Democrat. His sights are set on defeating Democratic Governor Janet Mills in the upcoming primary on June 9 and ultimately ousting Republican Senator Susan Collins in […]
Elizabeth Warren Supports Graham ‘Nazi Tattoo’ Platner in Senate Election

Warren Endorses Controversial Candidate in Maine Primary In a surprising turn of events, Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) has chosen to back Graham Platner over incumbent Democratic Governor Janet Mills in Maine’s upcoming primary. This decision comes as a significant move, especially considering Platner’s long-standing tattoo that has deep-rooted Nazi associations. Warren expressed her support on […]
John Stamos gets his first tattoo at 62, influenced by a Beach Boys symbol

Recently, John Stamos received a lot of positive reactions after revealing his first tattoo at 62. He shared in a post, “Who do you think got the first tattoo?” accompanied by a video montage that illustrated the inking process. The tattoo features a Native American horse rider looking up at the sky. Stamos explained the […]