Former Trump adviser Kellyanne Conway appeared on Sean Hannity's Fox News program and argued that Democratic candidates should publicly distance themselves from Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner.

During the discussion about the closely watched Senate race in Maine, where Platner is challenging incumbent Republican Senator Susan Collins, Conway compared the situation to past demands that Republicans denounce former Ku Klux Klan leader David Duke.

She stated that Republicans were often expected to reject any association with Duke and said Democrats should similarly repudiate Platner and encourage him to leave the race.Conway's comments come amid ongoing controversy surrounding Platner.

According to reporting referenced during the segment, Platner has faced scrutiny over allegations involving sexually explicit text exchanges with multiple women.Reports also indicated that he maintained an account on the messaging platform Kik, which has drawn criticism from some child-safety advocates.In addition, earlier reports highlighted several controversial comments allegedly made by Platner on Reddit.

The interview focused on whether Democratic politicians should publicly respond to these controversies and clarify their positions regarding Platner's candidacy.

Conway argued that Democrats should apply the same standards of political accountability that Republicans have previously faced when dealing with controversial figures.

The remarks were made during a broader conversation about the Maine Senate contest and the potential political impact of the allegations surrounding Platner.The exchange attracted attention online after clips from the interview circulated on social media.