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Trump casts doubt on Platner accuser’s claims

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President Donald Trump called out political double standards as he weighed in on the Graham Platner scandal. Speaking with reporters aboard Air Force One on Wednesday, the […]

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  1. Trump on Platner allegations: ‘A lot of people say big falsehoods’

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    Trump casts doubt on Platner accuser’s claims

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  1. Just the News

    Trump says accusation against Platner 'really a question of whether you believe the woman' (opens Just the News)

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    The president told reporters on board Air Force One that Platner is in a "bind" over the situation but that it's really a matter of whether voters believe the accuser.

  2. The Hill

    Trump on Platner rape allegations: ‘A lot of people say big falsehoods’ (opens The Hill)

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    President Trump weighed in on the accusations against former Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner on Wednesday, questioning whether people should believe the sexual assault allegations against the Democrat. “It's really a question of whether or not you believe the woman.

  3. Phl17

    Trump on Platner allegations: ‘A lot of people say big falsehoods’ (opens Phl17)

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    "It's really... whether or not you believe the woman."

  4. Breitbart News

    Trump Slams Democrats for Not Believing Conservative Platner Accuser (opens Breitbart News)

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    President Donald Trump weighed in on the sexual assault allegations facing Maine Democrat Graham Platner, pointing out that the accusations of abuse from a woman who worked in conservative politics were not taken as seriously as the latest claims from another woman.

  5. Independent Journal Review

    Trump Questions Veracity of Platner Accusers (opens Independent Journal Review)

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    President Donald Trump attempted to cast some doubt on allegations made against former Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner. “A lot of people say big falsehoods,” the president said.

  6. BizPac Review

    Trump casts doubt on Platner accuser’s claims (opens BizPac Review)

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    President Donald Trump called out political double standards as he weighed in on the Graham Platner scandal. Speaking with reporters aboard Air Force One on Wednesday, the […]

  7. The Oregonian

    Trump weighs in on Graham Platner scandal: Do you ‘believe the woman?’ (opens The Oregonian)

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    Trump had called Platner a "thug" after his primary win but questioned the credibility of his accusers Wednesday.

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