On Sunday, CNN’s State of the Union hosted Representative Veronica Escobar (D-TX) and seemed to have either forgotten about or ignored the defamation lawsuit that befell ABC and Good Morning America/This Week co-host George Stephanopoulos when he falsely accused President Trump of rape. Escobar did just that.
Thankfully, Congresswoman Nancy Mace (R-SC), who was there when Stephanopoulos committed his expensive faux pas, was not having any of it.
Co-host Dana Bash began by playing a clip of Platner responding to “new accusations from former girlfriends” alleging “unsettling behavior.” Since both Platner and Escobar are in the same political party, Bash asked Escobar for her reaction to the accusations.
Not seeming to care, Escobar responded, “Of course it concerns me, but I will also say what concerns me even at an even greater level is Susan Collins getting reelected.” She then pivoted quickly and went on a rant about Collins and how she supports the “most corrupt, incompetent president we’ve ever had.”
Still not addressing the allegations, Escobar focused more on her upcoming races. She continued “and if folks are concerned about Mr. Platner, wait until they hear about the Senate candidate in my state, Ken Paxton.”
CNN: Escobar Deflects Platner Allegations#cnn #escobar @mace #news pic.twitter.com/wDzi7AvhFz
— Sarah (@scbpoli) June 10, 2026
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