Bernie Sanders Defends Graham Platner Amid Explicit Text Scandal

Senator Bernie Sanders has issued a statement regarding Graham Platner. The Senator has confirmed that he continues to stand by Platner. This support follows a recent controversy involving Platner. The controversy in question involves sexually explicit text messages. Despite the nature of the messages, Sanders remains supportive. The situation was reported on by the news outlet Audacy. Sanders' decision to stand by Platner comes amidst the fallout. The explicit texts are the central issue driving the current controversy. No indication was given that Sanders would withdraw his support. The relationship between the two remains intact according to the report.