Maine Democratic Senate hopeful Graham Platner has denied being a “secret Nazi” after video emerged of him with a tattoo on his chest which resembles the Totenkopf, or “death’s head,” symbol adopted by the SS.

Newsweek contacted Platner for comment via email on Wednesday outside of regular office hours.

Why It Matters

Platner, 41, is standing in the Democratic primary for the right to face Republican Senator Susan Collins at the 2026 midterm elections . Maine backed Kamala Harris by around seven points in November 2024 and Collins is widely regarded as one of the most vulnerable Republican senators.

Democrats are hoping to seize control of the Senate in November 2026, a move that would significantly impede President Donald Trump’s ability to enforce his policy agenda.

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