Uprising Grows Over Cuomo’s Bullying and ‘Brutalist Political Theater’

The New York Times (NYT) (03/01/2021)
  • Recent revelations that NY Governor Andrew Cuomo underreported thousands of COVID-19 nursing home deaths revealed his verbally abrasive management style.
  • Democratic Assemblyman Ron Kim alleged that Cuomo called and threatened to “destroy” him for making negative comments about the nursing home revelation.
  • Other staffers have also come out, claiming verbal berating from Cuomo and constant threats of getting fired.
  • Coming to his defense, Cuomo’s supporters pointed out that he’s been able to meet voter promises such as raising the minimum wage thanks to his aggressive personality.