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Claimant: Steve Robinson
Claim: Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner’s oyster business is “totally fake.”
Rating: FALSE
Explanation: Public records show Waukeag Neck Oyster Co. has existed since 2018, received a business equipment grant in 2021, secured state aquaculture leases, and maintained a public business presence years before Platner launched his Senate campaign.
Date: 06/18/2026
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Last Updated on June 18, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check