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Democrats rally round Platner in Maine while Trump reaffirms grip on GOP after primary elections
Primary elections in Maine, Nevada, North Dakota, and South Carolina showed Democrats rallying around Graham Platner after his victory in Maine, while Donald Trump reinforced his influence within the GOP by aiding the defeat of a candidate advocating for the release of Jeffrey Epstein files. The results provided mixed signals about the direction of both parties ahead of November’s midterms.
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