Critics on CNN as Chris Cuomo Still Advised Brother: “Utter Insanity”

Criticism is mounting on scandal-ridden CNN after it was reported Monday night that its star anchor Chris Cuomo was still advising his brother.

The Washington Post has looked into the behind-the-scenes drama unfolding in Albany as New York Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo faces growing calls for impeachment following the damning report released by Attorney General of state Letitia James, who described explosive allegations of sexual harassment by 11 women.

However, perhaps the Post buried the advance with its nugget of information on the CNN star.

“Cuomo, who is installed in the governor’s mansion in Albany and does not come to the office, finds himself with few advisers,” the Post reported. Rich Azzopardi, his longtime spokesperson, said he plans to stay in his post. The governor also continues to speak with longtime adviser Charlie King, a lobbyist for public strategy firm Mercury , as well as his brother, CNN presenter Chris Cuomo, according to people familiar with the situation. “

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In May, after it was revealed he was participating in strategy sessions with the governor’s team to tackle allegations of sexual misconduct earlier this year, the “Cuomo Prime Time” host swore to his viewers that this would not happen again.

“When my brother’s situation got turbulent, being on loop with other friends and advisers who included some of his employees, I understand why this was a problem for CNN. It won’t happen again,” Cuomo said in may. “It was a mistake, because I put my colleagues here, who I think are the best in the business, in a bad spot. I never intended to do that. I would. never intended for that and I’m sorry. “

The Washington Examiner later reported that Chris Cuomo “has not attended any meeting involving his brother’s team or offered official advice to the governor since May,” which would technically meet CNN’s expectations.

“It was inappropriate to initiate conversations with governor’s staff, which Chris acknowledges. He will not participate in such conversations in the future,” CNN said in a statement in May.

Regardless, the CNN anchor optic still advising the governor despite complying with CNN guidelines has been criticized by critics.

“This must be Chris Cuomo’s last day of work, come on,” wrote writer Jonathan Katz.

“Sheer madness,” Variety editor-in-chief Kate Arthur tweeted.

“So yeah, that’s a problem. @CNN,” wrote Janice Dean, Fox News senior meteorologist.

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“Maybe it’s an old world culture to me, but helping your family is always understandable. But if he wants to do it, he doesn’t necessarily need to maintain a conflict either. interests while simultaneously being a prominent presenter, ”weighed journalist Zaid Jilani.

“At this point, CNN needs to do SOMETHING with Chris Cuomo,” said Justin Baragona, editor of Daily Beast, in a now deleted tweet. “It’s been several times that he left the network with an egg on his face because of his disregard for journalistic ethics. And now he’s been outright lied about advising his brother while he was a presenter. from CNN. “

CNN did not immediately respond to Fox News’ request for comment.

Cuomo is off the air this week on a so-called “long-planned vacation” according to the New York Times.

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The liberal TV host was also swept away by the New York AG report, revealing that he was involved in drafting a statement for the governor responding to allegations of sexual misconduct earlier this year.

Additionally, young Cuomo was embroiled in yet another scandal as he received VIP coronavirus tests in the early weeks of the pandemic as ordinary New Yorkers struggled to get them.