CITY, State (Fox News) — Democratic Maine senate candidate Graham Platner faces scrutiny over controversial tattoo

## Key Facts:
– Graham Platner was questioned about his tattoo during an interview on MS NOW by Elise Jordan
– The tattoo, identified as the “3rd Panzer,” was linked to Nazi military unit
– Platner denied knowing the meaning, claiming it represented his Marine Corps service
– Platner was cleared by the State Department for “hate and gang-related tattoos”
– Platner defended himself by saying the tattoo was meant to symbolize his Marine Corps service
– He denied allegations and stated he is not a secret Nazi
– Platner admitted to identifying as a “communist” in old Reddit posts, calling it “internet s—posting”

## Key Images:
– Image of Graham Platner speaking at a town hall event in Maine
– Image of Platner pointing to his covered tattoo during an interview

## Key Quotes:
– “I am not a secret Nazi,” Platner said. “Actually, if you read through my Reddit comments, I think you can pretty much figure out where I stand on Nazism and racism in general. I’d say a lifelong opponent.”

## Key Videos:
– Platner shared a video of himself lip-syncing to Miley Cyrus’ “Wrecking Ball” at his brother’s wedding

## Related Links:
– Republican lawmaker directs investigation after swastika vandalism discovered in DC office
– Senate Dem candidate who wrote he ‘became a communist’ now says he was joking

## Conclusion:
Platner’s controversial tattoo has raised questions about his past statements and beliefs, with conflicting evidence surfacing from various sources. The Democratic senate candidate continues to defend himself against accusations of Nazi affiliations while facing scrutiny over his previous Reddit posts.