"You voted to send me to Iraq. Did you not learn anything from that experience? You need to stand up. The American people do not want this war. The American people do not support a war that is going to get young American men and women killed, that is going to kill an immense amount of Iranian civilians—all on behalf of the Israeli government and the Saudi government."
"X's community notes quickly added some context to Platner's claim, adding, 'He enlisted knowing we were at war. He volunteered for 3 tours over 8 years. He said I thought I could do some good. And I wanted to play soldier.' The quote comes from an August 2025 interview."
Graham Platner, the progressive candidate challenging Senator Susan Collins for her U.S. Senate seat in Maine, posted a video criticizing Collins' voting record on military interventions, specifically referencing her Iraq War vote. Platner argued that Collins should have learned from that experience and should now oppose potential military action against Iran. He claimed the Trump administration's rationale for military action against Iran was flawed and driven by political distraction. However, X's community notes provided context indicating that Platner voluntarily enlisted knowing the country was at war, served three tours over eight years, and stated his motivation was to do good and play soldier.
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