Presidential hopeful Michael Bloombergâs (D) partner Diana Taylor defended his use of nondisclosure agreements (NDAs).
Addressing the agreements, Taylor told CBS News, âIn none of them was he accused of doing anything and saying something nasty to a woman. That is not who he is. Life has changed. I grew up in that world. It was a bro culture.â
When asked how she would respond to criticism of the nondisclosure agreements, Taylor said, âIt was thirty years ago. Get over it.â
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During the last primary democratic debate, Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) asked the Bloomberg if he would release former employees from nondisclosure agreements.
Warren has previously called for Bloomberg to do so, arguing that, â are a way for people to hide bad things theyâve done. And I think that women should be able to speak.â
Initially, Bloomberg said he would not release the women from their agreements because, âWe have an agreement, couldnât do it even if we wanted to.â
However, after the debate, Bloomberg said three women had signed nondisclosure agreements âto address complaints about comments they said I had made.â He added that they would be able to be released from their NDAs if they wished.
ABC News reported that several women had filed lawsuits against Bloomberg, alleging that he had created a work environment that was âtoxic and harassingâ for women.
Shortly after announcing his presidential campaign, Bloomberg faced scrutiny over inappropriate comments he reportedly made about women.
In response, his campaign released a statement that said Bloomberg âbelieves his words have not always aligned with his values and the way he has led his life.â