Key facts
- Congressman Ro Khanna is defending former policy advisor Graham Platner.
- Platner is facing criticism for past statements.
- Khanna stated Platner's past statements do not reflect his current views or advisory work.
Congressman Ro Khanna has publicly defended Graham Platner, a former policy advisor, against recent criticism. Khanna asserted that Platner's past statements are not indicative of his current perspectives or his contributions as an advisor. Khanna has aligned himself with Graham Platner, who has faced a series of scandals in the lead-up to today's primary, a move that carries significant political consequence for the Maine Senate race.