Cuomo Apologizes for Past Behavior but Says He Will Not Resign
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) is apologizing for making the women who have accused him of sexual harassment feel uncomfortable, but says he will not step down. The embattled governor is facing bipartisan calls for his…
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) is apologizing for making the women who have accused him of sexual harassment feel uncomfortable, but says he will not step down.
The embattled governor is facing bipartisan calls for his resignation after three women accused him of sexual harassment — which the state’s attorney general is investigating — and as he reportedly is facing a federal investigation into his administration’s handling of COVID-19 deaths in nursing homes.
During a press conference on Wednesday, Cuomo apologized for his behavior as he said, “I now understand that I acted in a way that made people feel uncomfortable. It was unintentional, and I truly and deeply apologize for it.”
“I feel awful about it. And frankly, I am embarrassed by it,” he added.
However, Cuomo maintained that he “never touched anyone inappropriately.” He also said he did not know that he made his accusers feel uncomfortable.
Cuomo also said, “I certainly never meant to offend anyone, or hurt anyone, or cause anyone any pain. That is the last thing I would ever want to do.”
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Finally, he asked New Yorkers to