Fox News guest host Kellyanne Conway and Republican lawmakers faced sharp criticism from viewers during a broadcast on Tuesday, July 7, 2026.
The backlash came after they condemned allegations against Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner.
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Conway filled in for regular host Sean Hannity to address the sexual assault allegations surrounding the 41-year-old candidate.
Platner has vehemently denied the claims as "categorically false."
Audiences quickly noted that the descriptors used by the hosts heavily mirrored past public allegations leveled against Donald Trump.
Social media users highlighted Trump's 2005 remarks and his 2023 civil liability verdict involving E. Jean Carroll.
Conway's Remarks Draw Fire
During the broadcast, Conway focused heavily on the actions of the opposition party.
"I am completely disgusted with the Democratic Party and their candidate, their nominee," said Conway, former Trump Press Secretary.
She added, "But I am worried for the country if they’re gonna continue to stand by their men until they can’t any longer."
Representative Brandon Gill joined the program to emphasize the need for systemic integrity among political nominees.
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"They didn’t have a problem with multiple credible allegations of abuse from multiple women," said Gill.
"We need decent people running for office, not those who are so transparently scum bags," he added.
In a separate segment, Conway interviewed another Republican lawmaker. "This guy is a just a predator.
