"If Cuomo's Sexual Harassment Is True, He Should Resign"‥Biden's First Comment on Aide's Sexual Harassment Case
"May Be Prosecuted"
Changed Stance After Ignoring Sexual Harassment Allegations
Repeatedly Emphasized Need for Investigation
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[Asia Economy New York=Correspondent Baek Jong-min] U.S. President Joe Biden expressed the opinion that New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, known as a 'hero in the fight against COVID-19,' should resign if the sexual harassment allegations against him are true.
In an interview with ABC News on the 16th (local time), President Biden was asked, "We know you said to wait and see the investigation into Governor Cuomo. If the investigation results are true, should Governor Cuomo resign?" He replied, "Yes. If true, Governor Cuomo should be prosecuted."
President Biden had remained silent so far despite most federal and state lawmakers from New York, including Democratic Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, calling for Governor Cuomo's resignation. Because of this, criticism has been raised in U.S. political circles that President Biden is remaining silent on the Cuomo case, which is closely related to him.
Earlier, when asked by reporters about whether Governor Cuomo should resign, President Biden initially responded, "An investigation needs to take place."
On this day as well, President Biden maintained the position that an investigation should be conducted rather than demanding Cuomo's immediate resignation. He said, "An investigation is necessary to verify the women's claims. That is what is happening now."
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The number of women claiming to have been sexually harassed by Governor Cuomo has risen to seven, but he refuses to resign. The New York State Attorney General's office has launched an investigation into the sexual harassment allegations against Governor Cuomo.
On this day, the New York State Attorney General's office conducted a four-hour video interview with former aide Charlotte Bennett, who claimed to have been sexually harassed by Governor Cuomo. Another alleged victim, Lindsey Boylan, also stated that she was interviewed over the past weekend.
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