Biden: Cuomo ‘investigation is ongoing and we should see what it brings’

President bidenJoe BidenPompeo: Re-entering the deal with Iran would make the Middle East “less secure”. said on Sunday that the investigation of allegations of sexual misconduct against the governor of New York Andrew CuomoAndrew CuomoCuomo biographer: ‘Predatory behavior’ has been ‘evident for years’ Cuomo’s choice The Memorandum: Cuomo clings to political life MORE (D) was in progress and that the public should wait for the result.

Reporters asked Biden if he thinks Cuomo should resign while the president was leaving Marine One after a weekend trip to Delaware. The governor has faced growing calls from prominent New York Democrats to step down since six women have made accusations of sexual misconduct against him.

“I think the investigation is underway and we should see what it brings,” replied Biden.

President and Vice President Harris have so far remained silent on the issue of harassment allegations.

Last month, White House press secretary Jen PsakiJen PsakiBiden administration sending FEMA to the border amid the influx of migrant children Five things that must happen to vaccinate people The White House faces challenges to overcome the hesitation of the GOP vaccine MORE told CNN’s “State of the Union” that Cuomo should undergo an “independent review” after two former aides accused him of sexual harassment. Since then, several other women have come forward, claiming that the governor participated in sexual misconduct and inappropriate behavior.

Biden’s remarks reflect the speaker Nancy PelosiNancy PelosiGOP goes on the attack against Biden Maher’s relief bill: USA ‘lost’ to China, too focused on ‘stiffening the competition’ and ‘lizard people’ Democrats rush to Biden’s defense as the border grows MORE‘s (D-Calif.) on ABC’s “This Week” program, who did not even ask for the resignation of the governor of New York.

“The governor must look into his heart – he loves New York – to see if he can govern effectively,” said Pelosi on Sunday. “And that could be one of the considerations he has.”

On Friday, Senate majority leader Charles SchumerChuck SchumerCuomo biographer: ‘Predatory behavior’ has been ‘evident for years’ Lawmakers call for action on the first anniversary of Breonna Taylor Schumer’s death, Gillibrand ask Cuomo to step down MORE (DN.Y.) and Kirsten GillibrandKirsten Gillibrand biographerCuomo: ‘Predatory behavior’ has been ‘evident for years’ The Memorandum: Cuomo clings to Schumer’s political life, Gillibrand asks Cuomo to step down MORE (DN.Y.) requested that Cuomo resign in a joint statement after pressure increased, including that of accuser Lindsey Boylan, the first to speak out.

“We commend the courageous actions of individuals who have made serious allegations of abuse and misconduct,” said the senators. “Due to multiple credible allegations of sexual harassment and misconduct, it is clear that Governor Cuomo has lost the trust of his government partners and the people of New York. Governor Cuomo must resign. ”

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