Donald Trump commented on the situation of Graham Platner, the Democratic Senate candidate in Maine who withdrew from the race after rape allegations, saying he is in a 'difficult situation' and that it comes down to 'whether you believe the woman or not,' according to N12's Asaf Rozentzweig.
Donald Trump has weighed in on the scandal surrounding Graham Platner, the Democratic Senate candidate in Maine who withdrew from the race earlier this morning after facing rape allegations. In a reported exchange, Trump said Platner is in a 'difficult situation' and that the case hinges on 'whether you believe the woman or not.'
The comment comes hours after Platner's withdrawal, which The Zioneer reported at 03:27 Jerusalem time. Platner, a controversial progressive with a history of anti-Israel statements, had been under mounting pressure from Democratic leaders including Chuck Schumer, Bernie Sanders, and the Maine Democratic Party to exit the race following the accusation.
Trump's remark adds a prominent voice from the Republican side to the ongoing debate. The former president did not explicitly state whether he believes the accuser, framing the question as one of credibility. No further details on the legal status of the allegations have been reported.
3 developments
- DevelopingMaine Democratic Party calls for Senate candidate Graham Platner to drop out after rape allegation, victim speaks to CNN
- DevelopingBernie Sanders, Zohran Mamdani join calls for Senate candidate Graham Platner to drop out
- StrongTrump walks out of NBC News interview after dispute over 2020 election claims
- StrongGraham Platner wins Maine Senate primary, will face Susan Collins
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