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Trump blasts Platner after Democratic Senate primary win: 'He's a low-level thug'

Trump attacked Platner after his primary win and criticized Democrats for not discussing allegations against him.

Trump blasts Platner after Democratic Senate primary win: 'He's a low-level thug'
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After Graham Platner won Maine’s Democratic Senate primary, President Trump called him a “low-level thug” and criticized Democrats for not discussing allegations against him. Platner will face Sen. Susan Collins in November.

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Democratic Senate nominee in Maine

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Susan M. Collins
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Republican senator and Platner’s prospective general-election opponent

Chuck Schumer
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Senate Minority Leader mentioned by Trump

Mike Lee
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Senator whose post referenced Platner’s primary victory and tattoo

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Trump Criticizes Democrats After Platner Wins Maine Senate Primary

Outlets agree that Graham Platner won Maine’s Democratic Senate primary and President Donald Trump criticized him afterward. Center outlets mostly set Trump’s criticism alongside questions about his own conduct; some instead emphasize his support for Sen. Susan Collins and the Senate race.

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