While there’s no doubt that New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has been called a lot of things in his life, if there’s one thing he doesn’t want to be called, it’s another Donald Trump.
But according to television personality Bill Maher, he suggests that Cuomo’s refusal to resign is inspired by the former president. Here’s what you need to know.
Real Time host Bill Maher said last week that Cuomo might be taking a page out Donald Trump’s playbook as more and more Democrats are calling for him to resign. This comes after allegations were made that Cuomo was inappropriate with many women on his staff.
Bill Maher Compares New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo To Former President Donald Trump In Scathing Criticism
In addition, Cuomo is being accused of underreporting the number of deaths that had occurred in nursing homes in New York and when the state was the epicenter of the Covid-19 pandemic, and under his watch.
“It is amazing when you think about it: In just 12 months, COVID went around the world touching everyone — like Andrew Cuomo,” Maher mocked the governor in his opening monologue. “He’s in big trouble … And it’s starting to look like the only way we’re going to stop him is herd immunity.”
During his panel discussion, Bill Maher reiterated his stance that Cuomo’s accusers were “credible,” but pointed to his argument calling for an investigation.
“I think there is merit to that,” Maher said. “It seems like we’re in this ‘Old West’ mentality of, you know, we’ve heard something, let’s hang him. … Is that wrong, putting aside what he did? Can we have the investigation first?”
During the program, comedian Larry Wilmore responded by pointing out that there’s a “political argument” when it comes to whether Cuomo stays or goes.
Maher replied with, “You think Trump, being the guy who never backed down, changed this dynamic? People saw that and it was sort of popular.”
“I think so,” Wilmore responded.
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