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Ted Cruz: “He [Platner] said this army combat veteran didn't deserve to…”

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Published May 25, 2026 | Video Starts at 06:11

He, he also, he attacked a veteran, an army combat veteran who received the Purple Heart. He did this online and he called him a dumb mfer, although he did not abbreviate mfer. And He [Platner] said this army combat veteran didn't deserve to live. This guy wants to be a United States Senator. And by the way, just today he was questioned about it and asked if he want to apologize. (06:11–28:31)

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