The White House is pushing back on the idea that U.S. President Donald Trump is trying to silence U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand with sexist innuendo.
Earlier, President Trump posted on social media that the Democrat from New York was a lightweight and would do anything for a campaign contribution, including begging.
Senator Gillibrand has spoken publicly, saying it was a sexist smear and she will not be silenced.
White House spokesperson Sarah Huckabee Sanders says Senator Gillibrand is bought by special interests.
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White House spokesperson Sarah Huckabee Sanders rejected reporter's requests that the President should apologize.
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