Schumer, Gillibrand Tell Cuomo To Quit Amid Sex Harass Scandal

NEW YORK CITY – Senators Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand told New York Governor Andrew Cuomo to resign Friday, saying he had "lost the confidence" needed to lead.

“Confronting and overcoming the COVID crisis requires sure and steady leadership," the two said in a joint statement.

"We commend the brave actions of the individuals who have come forward with serious allegations of abuse and misconduct. Due to the multiple, credible sexual harassment and misconduct allegations, it is clear that Governor Cuomo has lost the confidence of his governing partners and the people of New York.

"Governor Cuomo should resign."

Their call came hours after the majority of New York's Democratic delegation, including Democratic U.S. Representatives Jerry Nadler, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Carolyn Maloney, Yvette Clarke, Jamaal Bowman, Mondaire Jones, Grace Meng, Nydia Velazquez, Adriano Espaillat, Antonio Delgado and Brian Higgins, told him to go.

Cuomo has now been accused of sexual harassment and misconduct by at least seven women.

But Cuomo said Friday he had no intention of leaving his post.