- by foxnews
- 07 Jul 2026
Racicot also told Tapper that she decided to come forward because she felt that "there are a lot of men in this world relying on the silence of women to be where they are, and I don't want to contribute to that."
When Tapper pressed her on the potential blowback from Platner supporters who claim that she was motivated by politics, Racicot said she "couldn't disagree more" with them and that she wrestled with a "huge moral conflict" because she agrees with Platner politically.
"I really agree with his politics. I think we need somebody with those political stances and who are willing to do the work," she said. "I see his political videos. They get me fired up as well. I understand why people want someone like him in office, and I felt like me coming forward would essentially, potentially take that away."
Despite her allegations, Racicot said she would not necessarily tell people not to vote for Platner.
"I remember him grabbing my pelvis and being really forceful of me," Racicot told Politico. "I remember the specific moment where I thought to myself, like, 'This is no longer my choice.'"
When describing the situation to Tapper, Racicot said that during the incident, Platner had moments where he would apologize before going back to "doing what he was doing."
Platner's campaign released a video after the allegations were published, which the candidate described as "troubling, serious and false."
"Any accusation of nonconsensual behavior is categorically false," Platner said in the video. He went on to speak about his experiences on the campaign trail before saying that in light of the "inaccuracy of the reporting" his team was "taking the time to reflect on the best path forward."
Platner's campaign has faced multiple controversies, including scrutiny over a tattoo on his chest depicting a Nazi symbol known as a "Totenkopf."
"Racicot also said that in 2021 he arrived at her house drunk, after she had asked him not to come over. She declined to elaborate, but said she cut off contact soon after that episode and found his behavior 'reckless' and 'unsettling,'" the Times reported last month.
Fox News Digital reached out to Platner's campaign for comment.
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