Politics
Political endorsements and controversies
Several political figures weighed in on various races. In Colombia, presidential candidate Abelardo De La Espriella thanked U.S. President Trump for his support after winning the initial round of elections. Meanwhile, Bernie Sanders criticized Graham Platner over controversial posts and tattoos.
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The Hill
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) addressed new criticism against the candidate he endorsed in Maine’s Senate race. Democratic candidate Graham Platner, who was already under fire for controversial social media posts and a chest tattoo some say resembles Nazi insignia, is now facing reports that he sent
2026-06-03 19:19 UTC
The Hill
Right-wing Colombian presidential candidate Abelardo De La Espriella on Wednesday thanked President Trump for his support after De La Espriella won the most votes in the initial round of elections. De La Espriella's message of thanks to the U.S. president included an AI-generated image of a bald eag
2026-06-03 19:29 UTC