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Trump Calls Maine GOP Nominee ‘Thug’, Race Escalates

6/13/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump called nominee Graham Platton a “thug” and a “pig,” intensifying clash over Maine Senate race.
Graham Platton won Maine primary, will face Senator Susan Collins, and was endorsed by Senator Chuck Schumer, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, Senator Bernie Sanders and Senator Elizabeth Warren.
Federal Election Commission (FEC) data show Platton has raised $16 million versus Collins’ $15 million, while parties have reserved tens of millions for advertising.

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U.S. President Donald Trump called nominee Graham Platton a “thug” and a “pig,” intensifying clash over Maine Senate race.
Graham Platton won Maine primary, will face Senator Susan Collins, and was endorsed by Senator Chuck Schumer, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, Senator Bernie Sanders and Senator Elizabeth Warren.
Federal Election Commission (FEC) data show Platton has raised $16 million versus Collins’ $15 million, while parties have reserved tens of millions for advertising.