Dems Keep Imploding With Khanna's Unbelievable Defense of Platner - and What He Said About Schumer

As we reported on Friday, there were some good, bad, and really ugly reactions to the latest revelations against the Democratic candidate for Senate in Maine, Graham Platner.

The ugliest may have been that of Democrat Rep. Ro Khanna (CA-17). He acknowledged The New York Times story, said the allegations were "wrong and toxic," but argued that Platner had "sought redemption."

"The people of Maine deserve a senator who is going to stand up to the billionaire class, against genocide, and for the working class," Khanna said. And he was still going to support Platner at his rally in Bar Harbor, ME, on Friday.

Even Democrats Know Graham Platner Is a Disaster. They Just Can't Be Honest About Why.

But if you thought that was bad, Khanna managed to make it even worse at the rally for Platner and in his subsequent comments. This is another level in attempting damage control.

Khanna says that Democrats should respect the women who came forward to talk about Platner while understanding that he changed and that veterans were “broken” in stupid wars. pic.twitter.com/LwHxTi8eyS
— David Weigel (@daveweigel) June 6, 2026

"No one should make excuses for his past relationships, some of which were toxic and volatile, and no one on our side should attack any of the women who came forward," Khanna said.

"You know why? Because Democrats believe in respecting the equality and dignity of women. And we always will," he insisted.

He claimed Platner also hated "misogyny" and "took accountability" for things he previously said and did. "And he's worked to be a better man, a better human being."

Khanna then attempted to blame sending Platner and others to war for why he acted as he did, saying that it "broke" thousands of men. "Sometimes I think we're broken as a country," Khanna said.

He also posted on X in response to a reporter that "we should not attack the women who told their story or journalists."

This is demonstrably delusional about the Democrats in general, and in this case specifically. He's saying no should attack any of the women coming forward - even as the guy he supports is doing just that.

Not only has Platner not taken accountability for all the behavior alleged, but he's slammed the whistleblower campaign person who came forward to reveal the sexting texts. He also attacked the media for "journalistic malpractice."

In an interview with Chris Hayes on MS NOW, Platner also attacked his ex-girlfriend, who came forward, as "politically motivated".

“Anything alleging physicality, anything alleging that I knew what my tattoo was, these are the statements of someone who’s politically motivated.”

He also said she was lying about the abusive behavior she alleged.

“She’s lying about that, that’s what you’re saying?” Hayes asked Platner.
“Yes, that is not true,” he replied.

Party of women.

This you, bro?? Such hypocrites. It’s clear to the nation that Dems have no moral compass, you just bend and twist whichever way helps you get more power. pic.twitter.com/g3qU40RoRw
— OScott (@OScott87683355) June 6, 2026

On top of that, Khanna laid the blame for Platner's behavior at the foot of his service, saying that "broke" him and thousands of others. That's insulting to veterans who performed admirably, and managed not to do any of these vile things.

Khanna used to be considered a moderate, but he apparently has thoughts about 2028, and thinks he needs to bend to the Left to break away in the Democratic field.

This is a moment that is likely going to come back to haunt Khanna:

Thank you, Maine! pic.twitter.com/gDu39jGn98
— Ro Khanna (@RoKhanna) June 6, 2026

Oh, and let's not leave out this moment. Paging, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY). Khanna said he would call for Schumer to step aside, something Platner had also said in the past. Yet Schumer debased himself this week, continuing to support Platner.

RO KHANNA: "I don't wanna get Graham in trouble, but I'd call for Schumer to step aside."

The same Chuck Schumer who just gave his full-throated endorsement to Graham Platner. pic.twitter.com/Jgo2Nhz8Pp
— Senate Republicans (@NRSC) June 6, 2026

I'm sure that's going to go over well.

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