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Maine Democratic candidate scrutinized over Nazi-associated tattoo

Petra Hartmann

Graham Platner, a Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Maine, is facing controversy over a chest tattoo resembling the Totenkopf symbol used by Nazi SS units. The tattoo, obtained during a 2007 military deployment, has drawn accusations amid resurfaced offensive Reddit posts. Platner has denied Nazi sympathies and recently covered the tattoo.

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