Biden's Controversial Remark "Cuomo Has Done a Lot"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Cho Hyun-ui] U.S. President Joe Biden sparked controversy by stating that Andrew Cuomo, the Governor of New York who is embroiled in sexual assault allegations, accomplished a lot in terms of policy while expressing his position on Cuomo's resignation.

On the 10th (local time), when reporters asked President Biden about Governor Cuomo's resignation announcement, he replied, "I respect his decision."

However, when asked about Cuomo's role during his 10-year tenure as governor, he said, "I am very saddened because I believe he accomplished significant things in every aspect, from voting rights to infrastructure."

Regarding this remark, which seemed to partially evaluate Cuomo, he clarified, "I was referring to his leadership related to work, not to the sexual assault allegations."

The political media outlet The Hill reported that "he distinguished between Cuomo's personal behavior and policy actions in his remarks."

However, as controversy continued, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki explained on Twitter, "President Biden's comments were in response to a specific question about Governor Cuomo's infrastructure work."

She added, "President Biden has repeatedly expressed support for the women who came forward with these allegations and made it clear that personal behavior cannot be separated from other matters."

Separately, Psaki told reporters, "President Biden has not been in contact with Governor Cuomo since the New York State Attorney General's investigation results were announced," and "He was not informed in advance of the resignation announcement made that day."

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