New York's Andrew Cuomo has been investigated for sexual harassment.
The outcome could have far-reaching implications for the Democrats.
New York - The example of Andrew Cuomo is currently the case of an American hero. In the Corona crisis, New York initially mutated into the epicenter - and the New York governor became the counterpart of Donald Trump. While the then US President downplayed the pandemic and cast doubt on even simple measures such as wearing a mask, Cuomo took decisive and science-based measures. That made him at times the acclaimed star of the Democratic Party. Some saw him as a possible US presidential candidate.
But the days of Trump * are over, in the White House is the Democrat Joe Biden, who is resolutely fighting the corona virus. And Andrew Cuomo is at the center of a rampant abuse scandal. An official investigation has now found the New York governor guilty of sexual harassment of several women. The chairman of the House of Representatives of the US state had then announced a speedy impeachment process.
"It has become more than clear to me that the governor has lost the confidence of the democratic majority in the House of Representatives and that he can no longer stay in office," said Democrat Carl Heastie on Tuesday.
"As soon as we have the necessary documents and evidence from the Attorney General, we will act quickly and complete our impeachment investigation as soon as possible." US President Joe Biden made a similar statement: "I think he should resign."
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New York Governor Andrew Cuomo and US President Joe Biden.
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USA: Corona hero facing deep fall - Biden calls on New York Governor Cuomo to resign
An investigation led by New York Attorney General Letitia James had previously found that Cuomo had sexually molested several women. Among other things, there were kisses, unwanted touches, hugs and inappropriate comments. In addition, the New York governor created a "hostile working atmosphere" and a "climate of fear".
Numerous Democratic Party and Republican politicians then called for Cuomo's resignation.
Cuomo had rejected the allegations again via video message.
"I have never touched anyone inappropriately or made inappropriate sexual advances," he also said in a televised address.
He has a tendency to kiss and touch people as a gesture of warmth and friendliness, often in public.
"I try to show my appreciation and friendship."
Governor Cuomo Responds to Independent Reviewer Report: https://t.co/sgPuPEDXRU
- Andrew Cuomo (@NYGovCuomo) August 3, 2021
Cuomo also indicated that he is not thinking of resigning: "What matters for me at the end of the day is to achieve the best for you," said the governor.
“And that's what I do every day.
And I will not let myself be dissuaded from this task. ”
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