The breathtaking hypocrisy of the radical left has been put on full display once again, as socialist stalwart Bernie Sanders openly defends a Maine Senate candidate whose own body bears the mark of genuine Nazi ideology. While the liberal media and their Democratic allies spent years fabricating stories and smearing conservatives with baseless accusations of fascism and bigotry, they are now circling the wagons to protect one of their own who possesses an actual, undeniable symbol of hate etched into his skin. This is the true face of the modern Democratic Party: a cesspool of extremism where principles are abandoned for political power.
The candidate in question, Graham Platner, is not merely under fire for a youthful indiscretion, but for a deeply ingrained pattern of deplorable behavior. He proudly displayed a Nazi-style tattoo, a permanent endorsement of the most vile and hateful regime in modern history. Furthermore, his history is littered with racist, homophobic, and sexist comments made on the internet forum Reddit. This is not a figure on the fringe, but a man the Democratic establishment, embodied by Bernie Sanders, is rushing to legitimize.
In a stunning interview that reveals the moral bankruptcy of the left, Bernie Sanders dismissed these grave concerns with a wave of his hand, blaming the messenger—the media—for having the audacity to report on the scandal. His defense was not one of contrition, but of contempt for those who dare to hold his allies accountable. “I’m not overly impressed by a squad of media running around saying, ‘what do you think about the tattoo on Graham Platner’s chest,’” Sanders arrogantly told Axios. This is the same media that would have relentlessly and rightfully crucified a Republican candidate for a fraction of this offense, yet when it is one of their own, they are suddenly a “squad” of troublemakers.
Sanders then proceeded to offer a series of pathetic excuses, attempting to whitewash Platner’s vile history by framing it as a simple “dark period.” He demonstrated a shocking willingness to excuse the inexcusable, proving that for the left, there is no sin so great that it cannot be absolved if it serves their political ends. “I suspect that Graham Platner is not the only American to have gone through a dark period,” Sanders said. “What he did was he expressed his darkness on the internet. Probably not a brilliant thing to do, alright? And he said things that are stupid, things that were hurtful. He has apologized for them.” This flippant dismissal of Nazi imagery and hateful speech is a slap in the face to every American who values decency and a stark reminder of the moral rot festering within the Democratic Party.
The hypocrisy is so thick it could be cut with a knife. Recall the manufactured outrage from the left and their media accomplices over War Secretary Pete Hegseth, who was falsely accused of having Nazi tattoos. That smear campaign was run 24/7 on every major network. Now, with a real, live Democrat candidate who actually had a Nazi tattoo, the same voices are silent or, like Sanders, actively defending him. This two-tiered system of justice, where conservatives are held to an impossible standard and radicals are given a free pass, is exactly why America needs the strong, unifying leadership of President Donald Trump.
Even more damning is the revelation that Platner attempted to buy the silence of his former campaign director, who quit in protest over this very scandal, by offering her a cash payment in exchange for a nondisclosure agreement. This is the behavior of a guilty man, not a contrite one. He sought to cover up his past, just as he physically covered the tattoo with another design, hoping the American people would not notice the stench of hypocrisy and hatred lurking beneath the surface.
BREAKING: Bernie Sanders completely dismisses Graham Platner’s literal Nazi tattoo, saying it doesn’t bother him.
This is the same Bernie who attack Pete Hegseth for a Jerusalem Cross tattoo and refers to Trump as a “fascist.” pic.twitter.com/OJ47zygzg5
— Eyal Yakoby (@EYakoby) October 23, 2025
Despite this torrent of damning evidence, Graham Platner is not being shunned by his party; he is now the frontrunner in the Maine Senate Democrat primary. This fact alone should send a chill down the spine of every patriotic American. The Democratic base is actively rallying behind a candidate with a documented history of espousing Nazi symbolism and bigoted views. This is the clear and present danger that President Donald Trump has consistently warned us about—the descent of the political left into an abyss of moral relativism and outright extremism.
h/t: Steadfast and Loyal
NOTHING is unacceptable for a Democrat politician. EVERYTHING is unacceptable for a conservative. The sooner people realize the hypocrisy of the Democrats the better off we will be.