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Despite these troubling revelations, mainstream left-leaning outlets and Democrat officials remain largely silent or dismissive. Some progressive voices even defend Platner’s Nazi tattoo, arguing that it shouldn’t disqualify him, despite the symbol’s well-known association with genocide and totalitarian regimes. This selective tolerance underscores the broader double standard: accusations of racism, extremism, or violence lands harsh rebukes when leveled at Republicans, but fringe-left figures often receive benign treatment—or worse, political protection.