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Biden says New York governor should resign if harassment claims proven
WASHINGTON, March 17, 2021 (BSS/AFP) – US President Joe Biden on Tuesday
said New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, a powerful member of his Democratic
party, should resign if accusations that he sexually harassed women are
proven.
“Yes,” Biden told ABC News when asked if Cuomo should step down in those
circumstances.
“I think he’ll probably end up being prosecuted, too,” Biden said.
These were Biden’s strongest remarks yet in the Cuomo scandal, although he
once again stopped short of joining others — including Democrats — in
calling for the governor’s immediate resignation.
Eight women have come forward since last month to denounce what they said
were inappropriate words and gestures from Cuomo. One former employee said he
slipped his hand under her blouse last year.
Cuomo denies sexual harassment and is refusing the calls to resign.
BSS/AFP/FI/ 0900 hrs