Andrew Cuomo has resigned from his position as Governor of New York.
His resignation will take effect in 14 days.
BREAKING: New York Gov. Cuomo says he will be resigning, effective in 14 days:
“The best way I can help now is if I step aside and let government get back to governing.” pic.twitter.com/CLA0l1jOf4
— Daily Caller (@DailyCaller) August 10, 2021
According to NBC News:
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Tuesday he was resigning after a withering report from the state’s attorney general alleged he’d sexually harassed multiple women leading to calls from top Democrats, including President Joe Biden, that he step down.
Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul, a Democrat, will serve the rest of his term, and will be the state’s first female governor.
He announced he’ll leave office in 14 days while continuing to insist that he did nothing wrong.
Speaking to his three daughters, Cuomo said, “I want them to know from the bottom of my heart that I never did and I never would intentionally disrespect a woman, treat any woman differently than I would want them treated and that is the God’s honest truth.”
“Your dad made mistakes. And he apologized, and he learned from it and that’s what life is all about.”
— Daily Wire (@realDailyWire) August 10, 2021