Khanna Regrets Endorsing Platner | Wilmington News

Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 13, 2026 · 1m

Congressman Ro Khanna admits he got his endorsement of Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner wrong, regretting his support after Platner dropped out amid a sexual assault allegation. Khanna, who previously defended Platner’s candidacy despite his controversial tattoos and social media posts, now says he should have recognized earlier red flags for domestic violence. He highlights Platner’s progressive stances — including opposition to foreign wars and support for Medicare for All — as reasons for initial backing, but stresses the importance of accountability and better vetting in future…