Stephen King deletes post hoping Graham Platner doesn't drop out, clarifies 'not defending' him

Stephen King deleted a post initially expressing hope that Graham Platner does not drop out of the Maine Senate race amid sexual assault allegations. King later clarified he was not defending Platner and stated that if Platner committed rape, he should step down, though his posts faced continued backlash. Jenny Racicot accused Platner of forcing her to have sex in 2021, which he denied.