Biden to Take Wait-and-See Approach With Gov. Cuomo’s Sexual Harassment Investigation

With a number of high profile elected Democrats calling for Democratic New York Governor Andrew Cuomo’s resignation, as an investigation has been announced into sexual harassment claims against him, many have been waiting for a response from President Biden or Vice President Harris.

A response came today from President Biden, who was essentially cornered by the media while outside the White House and he said that, for now, he plans to go with the wait-and-see approach.

Biden was asked, “Do you think Governor Andrew Cuomo should resign?”

“I think the investigation is underway and we should see what it brings us,” Biden responded before turning to walk away.

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(@ReportsDaNews) Tweeted:
Do you think Governor Andrew Cuomo should resign?

“I think the investigation is under way and we should see what it brings us.” -President Biden pic.twitter.com/rGOTUoi0ig

— TheSadTruth💙 (@ReportsDaNews) March 14, 2021

When asked on Friday, White House press secretary Jen Psaki replied that Biden believes each Cuomo accuser “deserves to have her voice heard” and he supports the NY attorney general investigation, but that she didn’t “have any additional announcements.”

Does President Biden think Andrew Cuomo should resign?

Psaki says Biden believes each Cuomo accuser “deserves to have her voice heard” and he supports the NY attorney general investigation, “but I don’t have any additional announcements” https://t.co/TsrLYqgxzO pic.twitter.com/aPClO8TTTY

— CBS News (@CBSNews) March 12, 2021

From Fox News:

With the exception of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., Biden’s wait-and-see approach is not a common sentiment within his own party. New York Democratic Sens. Kirsten Gillibrand and Chuck Schumer joined New York Democratic Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Jerry Nadler on Friday in calling for their state’s governor to leave his position as allegations of inappropriate conduct continue to emerge. 

Pelosi on Sunday reaffirmed that she has “zero tolerance” for sexual harassment – but refused to echo their calls for his resignation until an investigation is completed. 

New York Attorney General Letitia James is investigating harassment allegations, and Cuomo has said he will “fully cooperate” with her probe. The FBI and U.S. Attorney’s Office in Brooklyn are also investigating his administration’s admission that it underreported thousands of COVID-19 nursing home deaths over the summer.