A progressive Democrat running for Senate in Maine is facing intense scrutiny after disturbing social media posts surfaced showing him praising Hamas terror tactics used against Israeli civilians during a 2014 raid.
Graham Platner, who has emerged as a frontrunner in the crucial Senate race, made the shocking comments on Reddit, where he lauded what he called the "strategic effectiveness" of Hamas operations against Israeli targets. The posts, which have since been deleted but were archived by conservative watchdog groups, reveal a deeply troubling pattern of anti-Israel sentiment from someone seeking to represent American voters in the U.S. Senate.
This revelation comes at a critical time when President Trump's administration is working to strengthen America's relationship with our most important Middle Eastern ally. While Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio are advancing policies that support Israel's right to defend itself, radical progressives like Platner are apparently cheering on the very terrorists trying to destroy our ally.
Another Radical Progressive Exposed
Patriots shouldn't be surprised by this development. The modern Democratic Party has been infiltrated by anti-American, anti-Israel radicals who hate everything this country stands for. From AOC's "Squad" to now Senate candidates like Platner, these extremists are showing their true colors.
"This is exactly what we've been warning about," said one GOP strategist familiar with the race. "These aren't moderate Democrats – these are radical leftists who sympathize with terrorists over our democratic allies."
The Maine Senate seat could prove pivotal as Republicans work to expand their congressional majorities and support President Trump's America First agenda. Having someone in the Senate who praises terrorist tactics would be a disaster for American foreign policy and our relationship with Israel.
Will Maine voters really elect someone who celebrates violence against our allies? Or will they choose to support candidates who stand with America and our friends around the world? The choice couldn't be clearer.