Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand mum on Graham Platner bombshell after leading #MeToo charge against Al Franken
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand has remained silent on allegations against Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner, despite her previous strong stance on sexual misconduct. Platner faces serious accusations from former girlfriends, including claims of misogyny and inappropriate behavior. Gillibrand's Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee is reconsidering its support for Platner's campaign against incumbent Republican Sen. Susan Collins.
- ▪Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand led the #MeToo movement that resulted in the resignation of former Sen. Al Franken.
- ▪Graham Platner is facing allegations of misogyny and sexual misconduct from former girlfriends.
- ▪Gillibrand's campaign committee is reevaluating its financial support for Platner's Senate race.
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Politics exclusive details Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand mum on Graham Platner bombshell after leading #MeToo charge against Al Franken By Josh Christenson Published June 5, 2026, 5:12 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google WASHINGTON — Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) led the #Metoo effort that took down former Sen. Al Franken (D-Minn.) and tried to tank Supreme Court justice nominee Brett Kavanaugh’s confirmation — as a self-styled champion of zero-tolerance feminism.
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