CNN’s Chris Cuomo takes birthday vacation as calls for brother’s resignation mount

CNN anchor Chris CuomoChris CuomoMeghan McCain: CNN’s Cuomo Ignoring His Brother’s “Worst Kind Of Nepotism” Scandal The Hill 12:30 PM Report – Presented by AT&T – What’s Happening to Cuomo Now? Harassment report shows CNN’s Cuomo played continuing role in counseling brother over MORE allegations announced he would take a week’s vacation for his birthday, which comes as his brother, the governor of New York. Andrew CuomoAndrew CuomoCuomo launched Cuomo’s impeachment inquiry on fundraising platform ActBlue nearing completion, President says New York State Assembly majority supports start process Cuomo impeachment: AP PLUS (D), faces growing calls for resignation following the explosive report on the sexual harassment allegations made against him.

Chris Cuomo discussed his plans during a Thursday episode of his CNN podcast, “The Handoff,” with the co-host Don LemonDon Carlton LemonThe Hill’s 12:30 Report – Presented by AT&T – What’s Happening to Cuomo Now? Say goodbye to persuasion: vaccination warrants could be coming, but will they be legal? Officer Fanone shares threatening voicemail message he received after January 6 testimony MORE, explaining, “Every year I take time off for my birthday week.

“I can’t wait to be there,” added Cuomo, who turns 51 on Monday.

Cuomo went on to say that Lemon would be joining his wife and kids in the Hamptons, telling his co-host, “I’m going fishing, I’m going to hang out with you, and I’m going to make memories with the kids. “

“I will be here at home because I don’t know why I would go anywhere other than the East End of Long Island during the summer,” he added. “It’s the most beautiful place in the world.

Cuomo, who hasn’t mentioned his brother or the New York attorney’s explosive report in recent days The office of Letitia James (D) on her CNN show, “Cuomo Prime Time,” did not respond to Thursday’s podcast allegations.

Biparty demands for Andrew Cuomo’s resignation have only increased since the report was released, who found that the governor “Current and former New York State employees sexually harassed by engaging in unwelcome and non-consensual touching and making numerous offensive comments of a suggestive and sexual nature which have created a hostile work environment for women.”

The governor continued to deny the allegations and refused to step down, despite calls from his party, including from President BidenJoe BidenCruz tears up his GOP colleagues who are “complicit” in Biden’s spending program., to resign immediately.

Chris Cuomo also came under scrutiny as part of the report, which revealed new details about the CNN host’s level of involvement in helping craft his brother’s responses to the allegations when they gained ground in February.

For example, the report said Chris Cuomo emailed suggested lines that were ultimately included in his brother’s official statement in February responding to the charges.

Chris Cuomo has also been copied from a series of other emails advising the governor on how to respond to former aide Charlotte Bennett’s specific allegations, including telling Andrew Cuomo to “express his contrition.”

While Chris Cuomo had already apologized in May after reports emerged that he had advised his brother on how to answer questions about the allegations, he has not publicly addressed the charges since the report was released.

The Hill has reached out to CNN for comment on Chris Cuomo’s vacation plans.