Overview
- A video from his brother’s wedding that he provided to Pod Save America shows a skull over crossbones tattoo on his chest.
- The Anti-Defamation League says the design appears to be the Nazi Totenkopf associated with SS units and used by neo-Nazis today.
- Platner says he is “not a secret Nazi” and attributes the tattoo to an inebriated decision during his Marine service.
- His campaign says military doctors reviewed his tattoos and did not flag them under rules barring extremist symbols.
- The tattoo scrutiny follows resurfaced social posts and a staff resignation as he challenges Gov. Janet Mills for the 2026 Democratic nomination to face Sen. Susan Collins, drawing attacks from the NRSC.