Van Hollen defends Platner over controversial past
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- Category: United States
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-30 22:42 UTC
- Sources: The Hill
Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) defended Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner, who has faced criticism for past online posts and a Nazi symbol tattoo, saying people should have second chances.
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