"Platner, who is facing off against Governor Janet Mills (D) in the Democratic primary for a chance at taking on Senator Susan Collins (R-ME), has been scrutinized over his attitude about Jewish people. A progressive critic of Israel, Platner stole headlines after it was revealed that he had an large Nazi Totenkopf a symbol associated with the SS tattooed across his chest."
"Jewish Insider reported that Platner had not only sat down for an interview with Nate Cornacchia, an anti-Semitic commentator who appeared on prominent Holocaust denier Jake Shields's podcast just two days before hosting Platner, but told Cornacchia that he was a longtime fan."
"On Shields's show, Cornacchia promoted the conspiracy theory that Israel was behind the assassination of Charlie Kirk. Charlie Kirk said that he was tired of being bullied by his Jewish donors and that he no longer could support the pro-Israel cause, and he was dead 48 hours later, Cornacchia added on the show."
Graham Platner, a Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate from Maine running against Governor Janet Mills in the primary, has faced multiple controversies regarding antisemitism. He previously had a large Nazi Totenkopf tattoo on his chest, which he later covered up. Platner amplified a post from known antisemite Stew Peters criticizing U.S. military interventions. Additionally, he participated in an interview with Nate Cornacchia, an antisemitic commentator who had recently appeared on Holocaust denier Jake Shields's podcast. During that appearance, Cornacchia promoted conspiracy theories linking Israel to political assassinations. Platner told Cornacchia he was a longtime fan. These incidents have drawn significant criticism and scrutiny regarding his views on Jewish people and Israel.
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