{"id":2609748,"date":"2026-06-02T18:11:01","date_gmt":"2026-06-02T22:11:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/schumer-mum-on-details-after-meeting-with-graham-platner\/"},"modified":"2026-06-02T18:12:01","modified_gmt":"2026-06-02T22:12:01","slug":"schumer-mum-on-details-after-meeting-with-graham-platner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/schumer-mum-on-details-after-meeting-with-graham-platner\/","title":{"rendered":"Schumer mum on details after meeting with Graham Platner"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">18<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fschumer-mum-on-details-after-meeting-with-graham-platner%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2609748&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer gave few specifics Tuesday after meeting with Maine Senate hopeful Graham Platner following Platner\u2019s Democratic nomination momentum after Gov. Janet Mills suspended her campaign. schumer repeatedly dodged questions at his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/stunning-hypocrisy-demon-nancy-pelosi-cheers-national-guard-troops-in-dc-today-after-she-attacked-trump-for-sending-in-national-guard-during-dc-blm-riots\/\" title=\"STUNNING HYPOCRISY: Demon Nancy Pelosi Cheers National Guard Troops in DC Today After She Attacked Trump For ...ding in National Guard During DC BLM Riots\">weekly press conference<\/a> about whether he was satisfied with Platner\u2019s explanations for recent controversies and whether Mills should reenter the race, though he said he expects Democrats to defeat Sen. Susan Collins.<\/p>\n<p>Platner has drawn backlash after reports claimed he <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >exchanged sexually explicit messages<\/a> with women other than his wife. Other party figures expressed doubts about his electability: Sen. Cory Booker said he has concerns and expects Platner to address the scandals on the campaign trail, while Sen.John Fetterman criticized Platner and likened the text scandal to disgraced former Rep. Eric Swalwell.<\/p>\n<p>the controversy has also extended beyond the messages, including concern about Platner\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ben-sasse-uses-harvard-letter-as-example-of-dumb-choices-made-by-students\/\" title=\"Ben Sasse cites Harvard letter as an example of students&#039; &#039;dumb choices&#039;.\">past social media activity<\/a> and a tattoo featuring a Nazi symbol. Platner has characterized the extramarital accusations as \u201cgossip,\u201d said he has a \u201chappy marriage,\u201d and claimed his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/chinese-embassy-posts-anti-semitic-picture\/\" title=\"Chinese Embassy Posts Anti-Semitic Picture\">social media behavior<\/a> and tattoo occurred during a challenging period in his life. <\/p>\n<p>Maine\u2019s Democratic primary is set for June 9, with Platner portrayed as the de facto nominee. The article also notes a Maine law that could allow Democrats to replace Platner for the general election even if he wins the primary, if he withdraws before a stated deadline. Schumer did not say whether tuesday\u2019s meeting involved any effort to bring Mills back, and he reaffirmed his support for Platner.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<article class=\"fn-body\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Senate Minority Leader <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/chuck-schumer\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"384\">Chuck Schumer <\/a>(D-NY) offered scant details Tuesday about his meeting with <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/maine\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"193\">Maine\u2019s<\/a> embattled Senate hopeful <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/graham-platner\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"22643\">Graham Platner<\/a> after the Democratic candidate met with Senate Democrats on Capitol Hill. <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the past week, Platner has faced significant backlash after reports surfaced that he exchanged <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/congressional\/4588537\/platner-wife-sexually-explicit-texts-aide\/\">sexually explicit messages<\/a> with several women who were not his wife, leaving party members concerned about unseating Sen. <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/susan-collins\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"1302\">Susan Collins<\/a> (R-ME) in November. <\/p>\n<section class=\"explore-more-section\" id=\"wex-recommended-widget\">\n<div class=\"magazine-container single\">\n<h1 class=\"magazine-title mt-2\">Recommended Stories<\/h1>\n<p>             <i class=\"fa-solid fa-play icon\"><\/i>         <\/div>\n<div class=\"explore-grid\">\n<div class=\"explore-card\">                         <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/house\/4591909\/hakeem-jeffries-targets-andy-ogles-homophobic-post\/?itm_source=parsely-api\">                             <\/p>\n<div class=\"explore-thumb-wrap\">                                                                                                                                  <\/div>\n<h3>Jeffries targets Andy Ogles over homophobic post<\/h3>\n<p>                         <\/a>                     <\/div>\n<div class=\"explore-card\">                         <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/congressional\/4591937\/hakeem-jeffries-new-york-redistricting-proposal\/?itm_source=parsely-api\">                             <\/p>\n<div class=\"explore-thumb-wrap\">                                                                                                                                  <\/div>\n<h3>Jeffries backs New York redistricting proposal: \u2018The Empire State will strike back\u2019<\/h3>\n<p>                         <\/a>                     <\/div>\n<div class=\"explore-card\">                         <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/congressional\/4591841\/ted-cruz-gas-prices-midterms-iran\/?itm_source=parsely-api\">                             <\/p>\n<div class=\"explore-thumb-wrap\">                                                                                                                                  <\/div>\n<h3>Cruz dismisses GOP concerns over rising gas prices affecting midterm elections<\/h3>\n<p>                         <\/a>                     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Schumer repeatedly sidestepped questions about Platner during his weekly press conference following the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ny-gov-cuomo-shunned-experts-embraced-lobbyists-drove-top-health-officials-to-quit-over-pandemic-response-report\/\" title=\"NY .... Cuomo Shunned Experts, Emb...d Lobbyists, Drove Top Health Officials To Quit Over Pandemic Response: ...ort\">closed-door meeting<\/a>. <\/p>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWe\u2019re going to beat Susan Collins and take back the <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/section\/senate\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/section\/senate\/\">Senate<\/a>,\u201d Schumer responded to five separate questions. <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Schumer was asked if he was satisfied with Platner\u2019s explanations for the controversies he has faced, and if he believes Platner\u2019s former competitor, Gov. Janet Mills (D-ME), should reenter the race. Each question was met with the same response. <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Platner also declined to answer questions from reporters as he entered the meeting with Schumer and other Senate Democrats earlier in the day. <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While Schumer voiced confidence in Platner\u2019s ability to beat Collins, other prominent Democrats are not as sure about his chances.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) said he has <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/congressional\/4588822\/cory-booker-concerns-platner-scandal\/\">\u201cconcerns\u201d about Platner<\/a>, adding that the candidate will have to address his scandals on the campaign trail. <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA), who is known for splitting with his party on several issues, criticized Platner and compared the text scandal to disgraced former California Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell, who resigned from office in April after multiple women accused him of sexual assault and rape.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Platner\u2019s past <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/4588033\/graham-platner-question-armenia-genocide-reddit\/\">social media activity<\/a> and a tattoo featuring a <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/congressional\/3858840\/maine-senate-graham-platner-nazi-tattoo\/\">Nazi symbol<\/a> have also caused controversy during his time campaigning. <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He has referred to the reports about his extramarital engagements as \u201cgossip\u201d and claimed to have a \u201chappy marriage.\u201d As for his digital footprint and tattoo, he said the former were made during a troubled time in his life, while the latter he claimed to have gotten while drunk. <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Maine\u2019s Democratic primary will take place June 9, with Platner the de facto nominee after Mills suspended her campaign. Schumer had endorsed Mills, but shifted his backing to Platner after the governor\u2019s withdrawal.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"h-fetterman-compares-platner-s-sexting-scandal-to-eric-swalwell\"><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/congressional\/4591467\/fetterman-compares-platner-sexting-scandal-eric-swalwell\/\"><strong>FETTERMAN COMPARES PLATNER\u2019S SEXTING SCANDAL TO ERIC SWALWELL<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/congressional\/4588575\/how-democrats-could-replace-platner-after-primary\/\">Maine statute<\/a> allows Platner to withdraw from the general election before July 13 and subsequently be replaced by the Democratic Party even if he wins the primary on June 9. This law provides Democrats with a theoretical path to nominate a different candidate. The party would have to nominate his replacement by July 27.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mills recently assured voters her name would <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/congressional\/4590167\/janet-mills-hints-resurrect-maine-senate-bid-graham-platner-scandals\/\">still appear on the ballot<\/a>, clarifying that she stopped actively campaigning in the Senate race. Schumer declined to answer if Tuesday\u2019s meeting involved a plan to get Mills back in the race, and he reaffirmed he has endorsed Platner. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Schumer gave few details after meeting Maine Senate hopeful Platner amid sexting backlash<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4130,"featured_media":2609749,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/AP26104725551892.jpg?w=696","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[65649,4470,5894,4411,3740],"class_list":["post-2609748","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-graham-platner","tag-meeting","tag-politics","tag-schumer","tag-senate"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/AP26104725551892.jpg?w=696","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2609748","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4130"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2609748"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2609748\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2609752,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2609748\/revisions\/2609752"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2609749"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2609748"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2609748"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2609748"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}