President Joe Biden on Sunday broke his silence on the sexual misconduct scandal plaguing New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo. Responding to a question about whether the embattled governor should immediately resign, Biden noted that an investigation is underway and that the public should wait for its outcome. “I think the investigation is underway and we should see what it brings us,” Biden told reporters at the White House. His statement represents his first comments on the mounting controversy. Cuomo is facing calls from Democrats to resign after seven women came forward to accuse the governor of inappropriate sexual conduct. New York Attorney General Letitia James is currently probing the allegations against Cuomo. Meanwhile, Cuomo has remained resolute about not stepping down, blaming “cancel culture” for the pressure. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) and Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) in a statement late Friday urged Cuomo to resign, arguing the governor has lost the confidence of his “governing partners and …
Biden Breaks His Silence on Cuomo’s Sexual Misconduct Scandal
March 14, 2021
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