He was celebrated for his tough love approach, and for providing leadership for a country severely lacking in it. His daily, straight-to-the-point coronavirus briefings were a much-needed salve for millions of Americans who had suddenly been thrust into a deadly pandemic. Cuomo still denies the claims, but noted that 'the best way I can help now' is to step down from office.Īlmost exactly one year ago, Governor Andrew Cuomo was a national hero. The stunning resignation comes after A ttorney General Letitia James released a report last week stating that Andrew Cuomo “sexually harassed a number of current and former New York State employees by, among other things, engaging in unwelcome and nonconsensual touching, as well as making numerous offensive comments of a suggestive and sexual nature that created a hostile work environment for women.” Read the full report here. He will officially step down from the Governorship in 14 days and Lt. Update 8/10/21: Governor Andrew Cuomo announced his resignation today.
