Ro Khanna and Ruben Gallego withdraw endorsements of Graham Platner following sexual assault allegations

Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) and Representative Ro Khanna (D-CA) have retracted their endorsements of Graham Platner, a Democratic candidate for the Senate in Maine, after new sexual assault allegations surfaced. Khanna stated on X that he believes sexual assault is a 'red line' and described the allegations as serious and credible, urging Platner to withdraw from the race. Platner has denied the allegations, which were detailed in a Politico article by Jenny Racicot, who claimed that Platner forced himself onto her after entering her home uninvited. Following the allegations, Platner posted a video on X indicating he was reflecting on the best path forward for his campaign. Gallego also expressed that the allegations are troubling and serious, leading him to rescind his endorsement. The Politico report follows Platner's cancellation of three campaign events without explanation.