AOC, Jerry Nadler, and 7 NY House Dems Call on NY Gov. Cuomo To Resign
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) is facing several calls to resign, and now that includes from Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) and House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerry Nadler (D-N.Y.). Calls are mounting for…
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) is facing several calls to resign, and now that includes from Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) and House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerry Nadler (D-N.Y.).
Calls are mounting for Cuomo to resign over allegations of sexual harassment.
In a statement Friday, Nadler applauded the “bravery” of those who came forward “to share their experiences” with Cuomo, deeming it “inspiring.”
“I stand with them in support,” he said. “The repeated accusations against the Governor, and the manner in which he has responded to them, have made it impossible for him to continue to govern at this point.”
Nadler noted that Cuomo is “guaranteed due process under law.” He also called the accusations “credible ” and “the charges against him are serious indeed.”
New York Attorney General Letita James is leading an investigation into the sexual harassment allegations. Cuomo is facing six allegations of sexual harassment.
Nadler continued: