Democrats who have called for an investigation into Kavanaugh have remained silent on Platner's allegations

Prominent Democrats who have opposed allegations of misconduct against Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh that have mandated an investigation and public scrutiny are taking a different tack after allegations of abuse against Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner surfaced.

Several ex-girlfriends of Platner, who is running to unseat Republican Sen. Susan Collins in Maine, described troubling behavior to the New York Times, with one ex-girlfriend accusing him of violence during their relationship.

Platner dismissed these accusations and said they were politically motivated.

Sen. Bernie Sanders, one of Platner's top supporters, declined to comment on the allegations, while Sen. Chris Coons said Thursday he extended Platner “a measure of grace” while adding, “I think it's important that anyone running for Senate, or serving in the Senate, be held accountable for their behavior.”

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Some top Democrats remained silent or continued to support Platner's campaign despite the allegations.

The answer shows the difference from previous years, when many lawyers of the same Democrats opposed the figures of the Republicans, including Kavanaugh and President Donald Trump, ensuring that the public is examined, investigated and accountable.

According to a New York Times report, ex-girlfriend Lyndsey Fifield alleged that Platner often grabbed her by the shoulders, sometimes hard enough to leave marks, and at one point dragged her by the wrist into a taxi. Fifield also alleged that during their argument, Platner twisted his arm behind his back, put him in a room and closed the door to prevent him from leaving.

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“There are allegations in this piece that are not true. Any allegations about the body, any allegations that I knew what my tattoo was, these are statements by someone with a political interest,” Platner told MS Now on Thursday. “That's not true.”

“There are allegations in this clip that are not true. Any allegations about the physical condition, any allegations that I knew what my tattoo was, these are statements by someone with a political interest,” Platner told MS Now on Thursday. “That's not true.” (Sophie Park/Getty Images)

Rep. Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., who is scheduled to campaign with Platner on Friday, confirmed his support.

Before the latest allegations surfaced, reports had already revealed that Platner had been sending messages to a number of women while he was married. Instead of distancing themselves from the candidate, top Democrats continued to support his bid for the Senate.

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“At the beginning of our marriage, I made mistakes, and Amy blamed me for them,” Platner said of the text messages about his wife, Amy Gertner.

Platner flew to Washington on Tuesday to meet with Democratic leaders and talk about the sexting practice.

“I am very confident that we will win Maine,” said Gillibrand, who heads the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee (DSCC), after meeting with Platner.

It is reported that the Democrats asked Platner in a closed meeting if there are any other conflicts that will arise about his life, and Platner said no.

Allegations of physical abuse did not come to light until Thursday.

“He lied to everybody,” Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., told reporters. “He said there was nothing behind his status as a Nazi painting, and now there are many other things.”

“So I guess, you know, it's like they say, for every farm you see in Texas, there's 50 you haven't seen. So I'm sure there's a lot more farms in P Hustle's life.”

Several ex-girlfriends of Platner, who is running to unseat Republican Sen. Susan Collins in Maine, described troubling behavior to the New York Times, with one ex-girlfriend accusing him of violence during their relationship. (Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc.)

After Christine Blasey Ford accused Kavanaugh of sexual harassment in 2018, Sanders said the allegations were serious and warranted an investigation ahead of the Senate vote.

“The Senate should not vote on this nomination until that investigation is completed,” Sanders said at the time.

Senator Elizabeth Warren similarly wants a review of the allegations against Kavanaugh, arguing that Ford deserves a hearing and asking for a delay in the confirmation process.

Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, one of the most outspoken Senate attorneys on sexual misconduct issues, also supported Ford's allegations, which were fully vetted during the confirmation hearing. Gillibrand said at the time that Ford's account raised serious concerns about Kavanaugh's eligibility to serve on the Supreme Court for life.

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer also called for Kavanaugh's confirmation process to be delayed after Ford's allegations became public, arguing that the allegations needed further scrutiny before the Senate could proceed to a vote.

Schumer dodged repeated questions about the sexting controversy after meeting with Platner in Washington, responding, “We're going to beat Susan Collins and take back the Senate.” When pressed further, Schumer declined to elaborate and asked reporters, “Any other topic?”

Fox News Digital reached out to the above Democratic officials and the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee for comment on the latest allegations and no one responded before this story was published. Platner's campaign also did not return a request for further comment.

Not all progressives sided with Platner.

Cheyenne Hunt, leader of the youth advocacy group Gen Z For Change, withdrew her endorsement of Platner after the allegations became public.

Hunt, who previously organized against former Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., over allegations of sexual harassment, said political considerations should not override accountability.

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“We have a responsibility to do the right thing even if it's politically motivated,” Hunt said in a video posted on social media. “Women will not be an acceptable sacrifice in the next election.”

Platner has maintained that he did not know the painting resembled the Nazi-linked Totenkopf symbol until reporters began looking into it during his 2025 Senate campaign.

Fifield, who dated Platner from 2013 to 2015, told The New York Times that Platner called the painting “my Totenkopf” and knew its meaning years ago. Platner denied that.