Trump says Platner is ‘in a bind’ after sexual assault allegations but it depends ‘if you believe the woman 16.3%
The Independent - By John Bowden - 7/9/2026, 1:00 AM
Negativity Bias 13.6% - Post Hoc (False Cause) 10.9% - Appeal to Authority 9.8%
President Donald Trump told reporters on Wednesday that former Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner was “in a bind” but added that the seriousness of the situation hinged on whether “you believe the woman” after Platner faced an accusation of sexual assault. The president made the comments Wednesday evening as he gaggled with reporters... more