Rep. Madeleine Dean from Pennsylvania expressed her opinion regarding Graham Platner’s candidacy for the U.S. Senate in Maine. On ‘News Central’, Dean stated that Platner ‘has disqualified himself’ from the race, following questions from co-anchor Boris Sanchez about her support for the Democratic candidate’s campaign.

Dean described emerging stories about Platner as concerning. Although not a voter in Maine, Dean remarked, ‘He is not qualified to be a senator. We’ll see what Maine does about it.’ She also noted that Maine Governor Janet Mills remains on the ballot despite halting active campaigning.

Graham Platner, an oyster farmer and combat veteran, seeks the Democratic nomination to unseat incumbent Republican Sen. Susan Collins. Controversies surrounding Platner arose as Lyndsey Fifield, a former partner, alleged Platner physically harmed her during their past relationship. These claims included incidents of physical aggression.

In a statement to the Associated Press, Platner acknowledged personal failings but denied broader accusations, calling them ‘politically motivated’. Beyond recent allegations, Platner faced earlier controversies. These included explicit text exchanges, a controversial tattoo, and offensive online posts. He has since apologized for the latter.

Dean commented on Platner during a broader interview where she also addressed topics including U.S. diplomacy with Iran. Dean argued for diplomatic engagement to prevent nuclear developments in Iran, criticizing current administration strategies. She emphasized the need for caution regarding Iranian assets without securing concessions.

Dean also touched on an immigration enforcement bill, promising Democratic resistance to proposed funding increases, particularly for ICE. She argued against the allocation of additional finances to the agency, advocating for financial reductions instead.

Fox News Digital attempted to contact Platner for remarks but received no immediate response.