Transcript: Rep. Ro Khanna on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," June 7, 2026
Summary
Rep. Ro Khanna spoke about his support for Graham Platner, a Democratic candidate in Maine’s Senate primary, despite controversies surrounding Platner's past behavior. Khanna said Platner acknowledged his mistakes and is now focused on policies like national health insurance, taxing billionaires, and opposing war, while Khanna condemned Platner’s past misogynistic actions but sees no evidence of violence.Key Facts
- Graham Platner is running in the Maine Democratic primary to challenge Republican Senator Susan Collins.
- Platner has a history of sending sexually explicit texts while married and had a tattoo with Nazi symbols, which he has covered up.
- Platner has apologized for his past behavior and cited PTSD and alcohol issues as factors.
- Khanna supports Platner because of his policy platform against war, for national health insurance, and taxing the wealthy.
- Khanna condemns misogyny but states there is no confirmed evidence of physical violence by Platner.
- Platner’s past includes controversial social media posts and statements, some insulting rural people and downplaying sexual assault.
- Khanna stressed that women who spoke out and journalists reporting on this should not be attacked.
- The Maine primary will help decide control of the U.S. Senate.
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