Sexting scandal

Jackson Lahmeyer, founder of Pastors for Trump, suspended his congressional campaign amid a flirtatious texting scandal with a former Miss Oklahoma. He had advanced to a Republican runoff the day before.

Hunter Biden defended Maine Senate nominee Graham Platner against controversies involving a Nazi-style tattoo and sexting allegations. Platner, who won the Democratic primary, faces criticism for a tattoo resembling a Nazi symbol and explicit messages sent during his marriage. Biden argued that similar scrutiny would expose flaws in many politicians' private lives.

Graham Platner won the Democratic primary to challenge Sen. Susan Collins in a key Senate race. Recent allegations of sexting and toxic conduct from ex-girlfriends have caused controversy in his campaign.

Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, refused to comment on Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner's sexting scandal as Maine voters prepare to vote. Republicans have criticized Platner, while Democrats continue to support him despite the allegations.

A Democratic Party strategist, Morris Katz, who aided Graham Platner's campaign, has past writings referencing sending/receiving nudes and a footnote in a puberty guide mentioning his own penis imagery. Maine Republicans criticize Katz and Platner for poor judgment amid a sexting scandal, calling their combination a 'weird horror story.'

Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner cites strong fundraising and high polling to argue that a sexting scandal will not hinder his campaign in Maine. Democrats are supporting him as he challenges longtime Sen. Susan, despite negative headlines from the scandal.

Democratic senators met with Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner amid controversies over his campaign, including allegations of sexting and resurfaced online posts. Senators like Kirsten Gillibrand and Bernie Sanders expressed confidence in his chances, while others deflected questions about the scandals.

Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner avoided answering questions from reporters during a meeting with Democratic senators amid allegations of sexting and controversial online posts. His wife discovered explicit messages between him and multiple women shortly after their 2024 marriage, and Platner faces criticism for an active account on an anonymous messaging app linked to child safety concerns.

Sen. Adam Schiff avoided answering questions about his stance on Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner, who faces multiple controversies. Democrats are divided, with some supporting Platner despite scandals involving a Nazi symbol, Reddit posts, and a sexting issue, while others distance themselves. Platner’s Senate bid has caused internal party tensions.

Graham Platner, the presumptive Democratic nominee for Senate in Maine, is continuing his campaign amid a sexting scandal. Caitlin Huey-Burns reports on potential impacts and voter opinions.

Trump states that Iran talks are continuing, while Iran claims otherwise. Graham Platner's wife addresses a sexting scandal.

Trump states that Iran talks are continuing, while Iran claims otherwise. Graham Platner's wife addresses a sexting scandal.

The wife of Maine's presumptive Democratic nominee for Senate, Graham Platner, accused him of exchanging sexually explicit messages with multiple women during their marriage, informing his campaign in 2025. The claim was reported by CBS News congressional reporter Taurean Small.

Graham Platner, a US Senate candidate from Maine, faces a sexting scandal that could impact Democratic prospects in the 2026 midterm elections. The incident threatens his campaign ahead of a scheduled rally in Portland, Maine.

Graham Platner, a Maine Senate candidate, withdrew from an interview with MS NOW as a sexting scandal emerged. The Platner campaign disputes MS NOW's account, calling it 'flat out inaccurate.'

Amy Gertner supports her husband Graham Platner amid a sexting scandal, following a $30,000 payment from his campaign. She is described as standing by him while receiving financial compensation.

Graham Platner addressed a sexting scandal involving infidelity after his wife gave a solo video response that drew criticism for appearing to be filmed by kidnappers. The Democratic Maine Senate candidate previously avoided direct comments on the controversy.

Mamdani, a top adviser to Senate hopeful Graham Platner, pressured the campaign's former political director into lying about the sexting scandal and threatened to destroy her career.

New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker expressed concerns about Maine Senate hopeful Graham Platner following a sexting scandal. Booker described Platner as a 'horny oyster farmer' with questions to answer.