Greene deletes paid post attacking Platner assault accuser

Former U.S. Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene faced criticism after posting and deleting a social media comment that questioned the timing and motives of a woman who has accused Maine Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner of sexual assault. The post, which appeared on July 6, was part of a paid promotion for a betting market.

The accusation against Platner was detailed in a report published on Monday, July 6, by a woman named Jenny Racicot. The 41-year-old told news outlets that she met Platner on a dating app in 2019 and had an on-and-off relationship with him. She alleged that in 2021, Platner arrived at her home uninvited while intoxicated and sexually assaulted her despite her objections. Racicot said she did not report the incident to police at the time, citing fear of retaliation.

In her now-deleted post, Greene wrote, "If you are raped or sexually assaulted, report it immediately. Don't wait for years later until the man runs for office to go to news outlets to tell your story." She added, "And if you had consensual sex with him years ago, don't turn it into assault for politics with conflicting stories." The post was flagged as a "paid partnership" with...