offensive social media posts
Coverage of offensive social media posts in the Nexus archive.
- Fetterman refuses to defend Platner, calls him 'baggage' as scandals mount
Sen. John Fetterman refused to defend Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner amid controversies including explicit online messages, offensive social media posts, and a Nazi-linked tattoo. Fetterman criticized Platner's past conduct and questioned his judgment, calling him 'baggage,' while prominent Democrats like Chuck Schumer and Bernie Sanders continue to support him.
- ICE agent grilled in court over offensive social media posts including VERY tasteless remark about female hunger striker's weight
An ICE agent is facing legal scrutiny over offensive social media posts, including a remark about a female hunger striker's weight. The court proceedings highlight the controversy surrounding the agent's comments.
- Two more Reform local election candidates accused of offensive posts
Labour criticizes Reform UK's candidate vetting process after two candidates faced allegations of offensive or potentially racist social media posts. Additionally, Restore Britain, a party led by ex-Reform MP Rupert Lowe, accepted a donation from a donor who publicly endorsed 'another Hitler' on social media.