Embattled New York Governor Andrew Cuomo continued to deflect criticism surrounding his disastrous nursing home policy during the pandemic; blaming Donald Trump and his Department of Justice for the fiasco.
“You’re going to wait for the report?” asked one reporter.
“The nursing homes are being looked at by the Eastern District, that was a political investigation started by Donald Trump,” said Cuomo. “He politicized COVID, then nursing homes, and wanted to blame Democratic Governors.”
“I did nothing wrong… And I’m not resigning,” he added.
Watch Cuomo’s comments above.
BIDEN BACKS CUOMO? President Refuses to Condemn NY Gov, Says Dems Should Wait for Investigation
President Biden refused to call for the resignation of Governor Andrew Cuomo Sunday; saying his critics should wait for the findings of an investigation into multiple allegations of sexual misconduct.
“Do you think Governor Andrew Cuomo should resign?” asked one reporter.
“I think the investigation is under way and we should see what it brings us,” stated the President.
Watch Biden’s comments above.
BREAKING NOW: Majority of NY State Legislators Call for Andrew Cuomo to Resign, Police Involved
The majority of legislators in New York State are urging Governor Andrew Cuomo to resign from office after a sixth allegation of sexual assault was reported to police in the state capital of Albany.
“New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s grip on power appeared increasingly threatened Thursday as a majority of state legislators called for his resignation and police in the state capital said they stood ready to investigate a groping allegation,” reports the Associated Press.
BREAKING: Majority of New York state legislators call for Gov. Andrew Cuomo's resignation amid sexual harassment allegations and nursing home scandal.
— Benny Johnson (@bennyjohnson) March 11, 2021
“The Times Union of Albany reported Wednesday that an unidentified aide had claimed Cuomo reached under her shirt and fondled her after summoning her to his official residence late last year. Cuomo said he never touched anyone inappropriately,” adds the website.
Read the full report here.
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