Pres. Joe Biden ‘Sad’ Over Andrew Cuomo’s Resignation, Says the NY Official Did a ‘Hell of a Job’ as Governor

President Joe Biden called it "sad" that New York Governor Andrew Cuomo had to resign over a sexual harassment scandal.

Joe Biden made his comments Tuesday in front of the reporters. The governor announced that he would resign from office early in the day following accusations of sexually harassing a number of women.

Biden gushed about Cuomo's role in the voting rights and infrastructure as he expressed his sadness on the resignation of the New York Democrat.

"I thought he's done a hell of a job... That's why it's so sad," the president noted.

President Joe Biden on Andrew Cuomo's Resignation

Biden's comments came after a reporter asked him to rate the governor's performance outside the harassment allegations, The Daily Mail reported.

After the president gave his response, another reporter wondered and asked how can he gushed over Andrew Cuomo despite the sexual allegations, Joe Biden then emphasized that the scandal surrounding the governor was a different question.

"The question is, did he do a good job on the infrastructure, that was the question. He did," the president said at a Q&A with the reporters.

Joe Biden then pointed out that he was asked a specific question, and he was only trying to answer it "specifically."

When asked about the impact of Cuomo's resignation on the Democratic party, the president noted that the impact is all on the New York governor. Joe Biden said he respects the governor's decision to leave his post.

The president previously called on the New York governor to resign following reports of 11 women sexually harassed by Andrew Cuomo.

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi shared the same sentiments, saying that Andrew Cuomo should leave his post out of his love for New York and respect for the office he was holding.

Andrew Cuomo's Resignation

In announcing his resignation on Tuesday, Andrew Cuomo said his resignation would be effective in 14 days. Cuomo said he wanted to fight through the controversy, which is politically motivated.

However, he believed that it would create months of controversy. Thus, it would consume the government and cost taxpayers millions of dollars. And the best way he can help now is if he steps aside, Cuomo said.

The governor has slammed the report of New York State Attorney General Letitia James, saying that the "most serious" allegation offered against him has no "credible basis." However, he admitted that there were women whom he offended.

Andrew Cuomo noted that in his mind, he did not "crossed the line" with anyone. However, he said he did realize the extent to which the line has been redrawn.

Last week, James announced that Cuomo engaged in conduct constituting sexual harassment "under federal and New York State law."

James claimed that the governor kissed, groped, and made suggestive comments to 11 women. The five-month probe also discovered that the governor established a "toxic" workplace and that his office retaliated against the first accuser who went public.

"I take full responsibility for my actions. I have been too familiar with people," said Andrew Cuomo, adding that he hugs and kisses women and men casually.

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Written By: Joshua Summers

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