An adviser to Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner warned a former aide she would be accused of lying and sabotage if she cooperated with news outlets reporting on sexually explicit messages Platner sent to women, according to a message reviewed by The Associated Press.
The warning came as Platner, a candidate in the 2026 election, faces scrutiny over allegations of sending inappropriate messages. The adviser, whose name has not been publicly disclosed, allegedly told the former aide that cooperating with reporters would harm her reputation and the campaign.
Platner's campaign has not commented on the specific allegations. The former aide has not publicly responded to the warning. The incident adds to ongoing questions about Platner's conduct during his campaign.
