Hunter Biden defends Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner on Gavin Newsom podcast.
Hunter Biden appeared on Governor Gavin Newsom's podcast and defended Graham Platner, a Democratic Senate candidate in Maine facing controversies over a Nazi-linked tattoo and allegations of abusive behavior toward women. Biden attributed Platner's past conduct to PTSD from military service, stated he was "99.9% certain" Platner is not a Nazi, and argued that few people could withstand scrutiny of their private communications. Biden also addressed the presidential pardon he received from his father.
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The Examiner and Daily Wire highlight Biden's show me your phone defense and his downplaying of the Nazi tattoo controversy. The Times treats the podcast as a media personality story. The Post leads with the Nazi-tattooed label.
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“Hunter Biden Defends Graham Platner With A 'Show Me Your Phone' Challenge”DW Daily Wire RIGHT
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WEWashington Examiner Hunter Biden says he's '99.9% certain' Platner isn't a Nazi, addresses controversial pardon on Newsom podcast 20h ago DWDaily Wire Hunter Biden Defends Graham Platner With A 'Show Me Your Phone' Challenge 7h ago NYPNY Post Hunter Biden dishes to Newsom in live podcast chat — as he defends Nazi-tattooed Graham Platner 1d ago Tracked claims from across the political spectrum
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