Joe Biden calls for the resignation of New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, accused of sexual harassment

“I think he should resign.” US President Joe Biden on Tuesday (August 3) called on Democratic New York Governor Andrew Cuomo to step down. A statement issued by the White House following the publication of an investigative report accusing the governor of committing a series of acts of sexual harassment against a number of women. Eight women have, since February, denounced the inappropriate gestures and words of Andrew Cuomo, 63, including ten at the helm of the influential state of New York.

For his part, Andrew Cuomo responded to the news, in a statement filmed from his office where he claims to be “Never touch someone inappropriately or make inappropriate sexual advances”. During his intervention, he did not mention the possibility of his resignation, apparently ruling it out, while many in his camp called him to quit his jobs.. “He should resign”, fired New York Democratic Mayor Bill de Blasio, whose relations with Andrew Cuomo are known by storm. Democratic leaders in both New York legislatures have also called for his departure.

In March, US President Joe Biden had already ruled that New York Governor Andrew Cuomo must resign if allegations of sexual harassment against him were confirmed. “I think he’ll probably be tried after that,” Then he added.