President Trump criticized Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner on Wednesday, referring to him as a "low-level thug." Trump stated, "He’s worse than any human being that’s ever run for office probably." Platner, an oyster farmer with progressive views, won the Democratic primary on Tuesday and will face incumbent Republican Senator Susan Collins in the upcoming election.
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Trump criticizes Platner following primary victory
President Trump made critical remarks about Graham Platner, the Democratic Senate candidate from Maine, after Platner's primary victory. Platner, who is an oyster farmer, will challenge incumbent Republican Senator Susan Collins in the election.
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Trump rips into Platner after primary win: ‘Low-level thug’
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Trump criticizes Platner following primary victory
