Veterans denounce Platner over ‘fat, lazy trash’ post
By The BriefBrief
Combat veterans and GOP senators criticize Democratic Senate hopeful Graham Platner for insulting soldiers and mocking a Purple Heart recipient.
WHO:Combat veterans and GOP senators
WHAT:They denounced Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner over resurfaced social media posts calling the Army “full of fat, lazy trash” and mocking a soldier shot four times who received a Purple Heart.
WHEN:May 25, 2026 at 6:00 AM ET
WHERE:USA
WHY:They were reacting to Platner’s resurfaced posts insulting soldiers and mocking a Purple Heart recipient.
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