California Gov. Gavin Newsom has joined a growing chorus weighing in on New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo's ongoing scandals, but resisted pushes Tuesday to call for his East Coast counterpart's resignation.
Both, it seems, are at a crossroads.
With Gov. Cuomo in the throes of two scandals at the moment prompted by allegations of sexual misconduct from multiple women and an apparent effort to cover up coronavirus-related deaths in the state’s nursing homes, Gov. Newsom is in the midst of a media blitz as a fights a strong recall effort in the Golden State.
"First, you have to applaud the women that came forward," California’s governor told "The View" panel on Tuesday. "It takes tremendous courage, particularly in an environment like we’re living in. Number two, their voice needs to be heard and that’s why an independent investigation is essential because of the seriousness of the accusations."
Several prominent New York-based Democrats have called for Gov. Cuomo to step down, including Sens. Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand. Gov. Newsom, however, eluded multiple opportunities on Tuesday to call for Gov. Cuomo’s resignation himself.
"New Yorkers will ultimately make that determination. The governor himself will make that determination. It’s more difficult for me 3,000 miles away as a fellow governor to opine beyond that."
Thus far, the three-term governor has resisted the backlash.
"We all struggle through different circumstance," Gov. Newsom said of how Gov. Cuomo continues to navigate the crises. "At the end of the day, you’ll be judged on your response and your forthrightness, your character, on the truth, the facts…and on the work. That’s a determination that’s difficult for me to make out here in California."
Fighting a likely recall effort, California's governor is riding a wave of support launched Monday by the state's Democrats.
"Am I worried about? Of course, I’m worried about it," the governor told The View. "We’re taking it seriously. I have to do my job every single day, but I’m going to fight this thing because I’m going to fight for California values and the things I hold dear and I think the vast majority of Californians regardless of their political stripes hold dear."
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