Joe Biden has called for Andrew Cuomo to resign after a sexual harassment probe claimed that he harassed 11 women.

The president told reporters at the White House, per CNBC: "He should resign."

When asked if he could be forcibly removed from his position if he chooses not to resign, the POTUS said: "I understand the state legislature may decide to impeach, I do not know that for a fact."

New York State House Speaker Carl Heastie, a Democrat, said after the president's remarks that the house is planning to finish its impeachment inquiry into Cuomo quickly.

CNBC reports that in calling for Cuomo's resignation, the president has echoed the sentiment of almost every other major Democratic lawmaker in both Albany and Washington.

State Attorney General Letitia James summarised the report released on Tuesday, August 4, by saying that Cuomo "sexually harassed multiple women, and in doing so violated federal and state law."

Cuomo, however, has denied some of the allegations made against him and claimed that they were mischaracterized or misinterpreted.

The 165-page report into Cuomo's behavior consists of interviews with 179 witnesses as well as a review of tens of thousands of documents.

It found that there was a culture of fear and intimidation in his office, which created a hostile working environment for his staff.

According to the report, the women who have accused Cuomo of sexual harassment include members of his own staff, members of the public, and other state employees including a state trooper.

Biden's statement that Cuomo should step down echoes what he said in March about the report.

"I think he'll probably end up being prosecuted, too," Biden told ABC News in a March 16 interview of the then unconfirmed allegations against Cuomo.

The White House press secretary Jen Psaki said the office was sending solidarity to all women who "have lived through this type of experience... deserve to be treated with respect and dignity."

"I don't know that anyone could have watched [James' press conference] this morning and not found the allegations to be abhorrent - I know I certainly did," Psaki said.

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Andrew Cuomo's lawyer has claimed that he is a victim of a political "ambush" - as one of his 11 sexual harassment accusers filed a criminal complaint against him.

Rita Glavin, a personal attorney to the New York Governor, tried to mount a desperate fightback in the wake of the bombshell sexual harassment report released on Tuesday, August 3, that claimed the Democrat groped, harassed, and belittled women in his office.

"There has been no open-minded fact-finding….the investigators acted as prosecutors, judge, and jury," Glavin said, per Daily Mail. "This was one-sided and he was ambushed."

Glavin went on: "The governor needs to be treated fairly. He is 63 years old. He has spent 40 years in public service… to be accused of the sexual assault of an executive assistant who he doesn't really know, doesn't pass muster."

Calls for Cuomo's resignation or impeachment soared this week after an independent investigation overseen by the state attorney general's office concluded that Cuomo sexually harassed 11 women and worked to retaliate against one of his accusers.

President Joe Biden - a former ally of Cuomo - was among the scores of top Democrats calling for him to quit.

The president told reporters at the White House, per CNBC: "He should resign."

When asked if he could be forcibly removed from his position if he chooses not to resign, the POTUS said: "I understand the state legislature may decide to impeach, I do not know that for a fact."

CNBC reports that in calling for Cuomo's resignation, the president has echoed the sentiment of almost every other major Democratic lawmaker in both Albany and Washington.

State Attorney General Letitia James summarised the report released on Tuesday, August 4, by saying that Cuomo "sexually harassed multiple women, and in doing so violated federal and state law."

Cuomo, however, has denied some of the allegations made against him and claimed that they were mischaracterized or misinterpreted.

The 165-page report into Cuomo's behavior consists of interviews with 179 witnesses as well as a review of tens of thousands of documents.

It found that there was a culture of fear and intimidation in his office, which created a hostile working environment for his staff.

According to the report, the women who have accused Cuomo of sexual harassment include members of his own staff, members of the public, and other state employees including a state trooper.

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Last week, Nevada lawmaker Lucy Flores wrote an essay for New York magazine The Cut accusing former vice president Joe Biden of touching her inappropriately backstage at a campaign event in 2014.

"I felt him get closer to me from behind," wrote Flores. "He leaned further in and inhaled my hair. I was mortified... He proceeded to plant a big slow kiss on the back of my head. My brain couldn’t process what was happening. I was embarrassed. I was shocked. I was confused... I couldn’t move and I couldn’t say anything. I wanted nothing more than to get Biden away from me."

In response, Biden, who is rumored to be planning a 2020 presidential campaign, issued a statement: "In my many years on the campaign trail and in public life, I have offered countless handshakes, hugs, expressions of affection, support and comfort. And not once - never - did I believe I acted inappropriately. If it is suggested I did so, I will listen respectfully. But it was never my intention."

"I may not recall these moments the same way, and I may be surprised at what I hear," he added. "But we have arrived at an important time when women feel they can and should relate their experiences, and men should pay attention. And I will."

On Monday, former congressional staffer Amy Lappos told the Hartford Courant that Biden rubbed her nose with his nose at a 2009 Greenwich fundraiser. "It wasn't sexual, but he did grab me by the head," she told the publication. "He put his hand around my neck and pulled me in to rub noses with me. When he was pulling me in, I thought he was going to kiss me on the mouth."

On Tuesday, two additional women came forward with allegations of inappropriate touching. Former University of Las Vegas student Caitlyn Caruso told The New York Times that Biden placed his hand on her thigh and hugged her "just a little bit too long" at a 2014 campus event when she was 19.  Meanwhile, writer D.J. Hill told the Times Biden dropped his hand from her her shoulders to her back, making her "very uncomfortable."

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On Wednesday, Biden responded to the allegations in a video posted on Twitter. "I've never thought of politics as cold and antiseptic," he stated. "I've always thought it about connecting with people, as I said, shaking hands, hands on the shoulder, a hug, encouragement, and now, it's all about taking selfies together. You know, social norms have begun to change, they've shifted, and the boundaries of protecting personal space have been reset, and I get it, I get it."

"I hear what they're saying, I understand it, and I'll be much more mindful, that's my responsibility. My responsibility, and I'll meet it," the 76-year-old continued. "I will be more mindful and respectful of people's personal space, and that's a good thing... "I've worked my whole life to empower women. I've worked my whole life to prevent abuse, I've written, and so the idea, that I can't adjust to the fact that personal space is important, more important than it's ever been, is just not thinkable. I will. I will."

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Hours later, Flores responded to Biden's video, writing, "I'm glad Vice President Joe Biden acknowledges that he made women feel uncomfortable with his unsolicited gestures of encouragement. Given the work he has done on behalf of women, Vice President Biden should be aware of how important it is to take personal responsibility for inappropriate behavior."

"And yet, he hasn't apologized to the women he made uncomfortable," she continued. "Times are changing, yes, but not because once appropriate behavior is now inappropriate, but because women feel empowered to call it what it has always been - a violation of our bodily autonomy by powerful men."

The incidents between Biden and his four accusers were reportedly not captured on camera, as of this writing. However, other images of Biden appearing to inappropriately touch women in public, such as in the above photo, have gone viral as visual representations of his supposedly "creepy" behavior. It must be noted, though, that the woman in the above photo, Stephanie Carter, does not believe Biden was touching her inappropriately.

"Last night, I received a text from a friend letting me know that picture was once again all over Twitter in connection to Lucy Flores’ personal account of a 2014 encounter with Joe Biden," Carter wrote in a post on Medium titled "The #MeToo Story That Wasn’t Me," which was published last Sunday. "The Joe Biden in my picture is a close friend helping someone get through a big day, for which I will always be grateful."

As right-wing trolls gleefully spread misleading images of Joe Biden on the internet, it's important to be cognizant of what's a visual example of inappropriate touching from Biden that some people might find offensive, and what's a literal photo of Biden offending one of his accusers.

Donald Trump is once again under fire after a recent incident at the White House, where he dismissed a female reporter’s question during a press conference.

The moment quickly went viral on social media, prompting widespread backlash for his treatment of the journalist.

This is the latest in a series of remarks from the Republican leader that many critics have labeled as inappropriate or disrespectful toward women.

The incident during the press conference

On October 14, 2025, Trump met with Argentina’s President Javier Milei for a bilateral lunch and a press conference. While the two leaders discussed various issues, including the political climate in Argentina, it was one specific moment that caught the attention of viewers.

A female reporter was called upon to ask a question regarding China’s involvement in Latin America. However, Trump didn’t address her question and instead commented, "I just like to watch her talk," before turning to the press member and saying, "Good job. Thank you, darling."

Public outrage over the comment

The video quickly made the rounds on Twitter, where many users expressed outrage over Trump’s remarks.

One person criticized his behavior, stating, "Trump ignores a question from a woman reporter but says, 'I just like to watch her talk. Good job. Thank you darling'."

Others echoed this sentiment, calling the comment patronizing and misogynistic. One user wrote, "The Misogynistic President," while another remarked, "Trump treats women as objects. He demeans them publicly."

This wasn’t the first instance this week that Trump has faced backlash for his remarks towards women. On October 13, during an event in Egypt, he made a controversial comment about Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, calling her "a beautiful young woman."

Despite his apparent attempt to compliment her, critics have pointed out that such comments often undermine women’s political careers and can be seen as inappropriate.

The recent comments add to a growing list of instances where Trump has been called out for his interactions with female figures in politics and media. Many are questioning how such behavior continues without significant consequences.

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Actress Alyssa Milano has leapt to the defence of former Vice President of the United States, Joe Biden, who has been accused by two women in recent days of sexual misconduct.

First of all, Lucy Flores, who was running as the Democratic candidate for Nevada's Lieutenant Governor in 2014, claims that Biden kissed her on the back of her head at a campaign event, smelled her hair and rubbed her shoulders without her consent.

In addition to this, Amy Lappos, a former aide to a Democratic Congressman, alleged that Biden touched her inappropriately at a fundraiser in 2009.

As a result of these claims, Alyssa Milano, an actress, activist and vocal representative of the Time's Up movement, has made a public statement defending Biden as a friend and professional.

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Taking to Twitter in an emotional post, Milano wrote:

"I am proud to call Joe Biden a friend. He has been a leader and a champion on fighting violence against women for many years, and I have been fortunate to accompany him to events with survivors where he has listened to their stories, empathized with them, and comforted them.

That's who Joe Biden is - a warm, generous individual who believes it's on all of us to pay attention to women's stories and experiences."

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In follow-up tweets, Milano added:

"Biden started Its On Us [sic] because he believes to meaningfully change our culture, everyone - including those often left out of the conversation like college athletes and fraternity brothers - needed to be part of the movement. Joe Biden’s response that he never meant to make anyone uncomfortable and that he'll listen and learn from anyone who says otherwise is exactly the leadership we need to build a culture where women are heard and are equal.

"I respect Lucy Flores' decision to share her story and agree with Biden that we all must pay attention to it. But, just as we must believe women that decide to come forward, we cannot assume all women's experiences are the same. I believe that Joe Biden's intent has never been to make anyone uncomfortable and that his kind, empathetic leadership is what our country needs. Especially now."

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A spokesperson has also issued a statement on behalf of Biden regarding the controversy, which reads:

"In my many years on the campaign trail and in public life, I have offered countless handshakes, hugs, expressions of affection, support and comfort. And not once - never - did I believe I acted inappropriately.

But we have arrived at an important time when women feel they can and should relate their experiences, and men should pay attention. And I will."

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There has been much speculation that Biden was planning to run for president in the 2020 elections, but in the wake of these allegations, those plans may be thrown into doubt.