New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) saluted his brother, CNN anchor Chris Cuomo, on Tuesday after the reporter revealed that he had come down with COVID-19.
“Sooooo in these difficult times that seem to get more difficult and complicated by the day, I just found out that I am positive for coronavirus,” the CNN host said in a statement. “I have been exposed to people in recent days who have subsequently tested positive and I had fever, chills and shortness of breath.”
“I just hope I didn’t give it to the kids and Cristina,” he added, referring to his wife. “That would make me feel worse than this illness!”
Cuomo stated he would be hosting his program from his basement, where he is quarantined.
During his daily press briefing on the coronavirus outbreak, Andrew Cuomo paid tribute to his younger brother.
“Now, he is going to be fine,” the governor told reporters. “He’s young, in good shape, strong.”
“Not as strong as he thinks,” he joked. “But he will be fine.”
Cuomo described his brother as a “really sweet, beautiful guy.”
“And he’s my best friend,” the governor said. “My father was always working, so it was always just me and Chris.”
Gov. Andrew Cuomo reacts to his brother Chris coming down with COVID-19, calls him his "best friend." pic.twitter.com/UXGgLHq2qc
— TPM Livewire (@TPMLiveWire) March 31, 2020
I love how Governor Cuomo is making sure that ALL the reporters present have a chance to ask pertinent questions. No abuse, no turning the mikes off, no softball questions from “selected” reporters.
Just honest transfer of the information he has at hand.
And his killer closing comment “God will determine who is to blame”
Leadership skills are being severely tested and Andrew Cuomo is excelling.
She will.
WHY WHY WHY doesn’t the Moron have it. God almighty, how lucky is the SOB?
Trump’s entire life has been like this. But think of this:
Would YOU wish to go down in History as the most hated person who ever lived?
There is a DEEP pathos in his life…and it will be borne out.