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White House Defends Trump’s “Thug” Insult, Cites Extremist Past

6/12/2026

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White House defended President Donald Trump’s “thug” and “pig” remarks by citing Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platton’s extremist social-media history.
President Donald Trump attacked Graham Platton at a June 10, 2026 bill signing, while the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee shifted criticism to Republican Sen. Susan Collins over her Roe v. Wade record.
President Donald Trump also referenced Jeffrey Epstein and reaffirmed endorsement of Republican candidates Ken Paxton and Roy Moore despite misconduct allegations.

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White House defended President Donald Trump’s “thug” and “pig” remarks by citing Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platton’s extremist social-media history.
President Donald Trump attacked Graham Platton at a June 10, 2026 bill signing, while the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee shifted criticism to Republican Sen. Susan Collins over her Roe v. Wade record.
President Donald Trump also referenced Jeffrey Epstein and reaffirmed endorsement of Republican candidates Ken Paxton and Roy Moore despite misconduct allegations.