Trump says Graham Platner is a ‘thug’ and a ‘pig’

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President Donald Trump heartily attacked Graham Platner on Wednesday following the latter’s victory in Maine’s Democratic Senate primary the night prior.

Platner has faced a litany of issues and scandals throughout his campaign, but he bested Gov. Janet Mills (D-ME) Tuesday night by a healthy margin and is slated to face incumbent Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME) in November.

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