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Lindsey Boylan on Cuomo's Lies and Support for Zohran Mamdani

Democracy Now!October 15, 20258 min152,580 views
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Cuomo's Accusations and Resignation

  • 💡 Lindsey Boylan, the first of 11 women to publicly accuse former Governor Andrew Cuomo of sexual harassment, refutes his claims of political motivation behind the investigations.
  • 🎯 Investigations by three bodies and civil lawsuits with settlements totaling nearly a million dollars confirm the allegations, leading to Cuomo's resignation.
  • 📌 Boylan highlights that Cuomo resigned because the evidence of his actions was undeniable, forcing powerful figures within his party to act.

Boylan's Experience and Advocacy

  • 🗣️ Boylan initially tweeted about her experience after a young woman reached out to her regarding sexual harassment by Cuomo.
  • ✍️ She then gathered evidence for a Medium piece, which spurred other women to share their stories and initiated formal investigations.
  • ✊ Boylan emphasizes that she and other accusers have not backed down, despite Cuomo's continued legal actions using taxpayer money.

Support for Zohran Mamdani

  • 🤝 Boylan, formerly an economic advisor to Cuomo, now publicly supports Zohran Mamdani for mayor.
  • 💰 She praises Mamdani's focus on affordability as a key issue for attracting business and talent to New York City.
  • ✅ Boylan states her values align with Mamdani's mission to help New Yorkers.

Parallels Between Cuomo and Trump

  • 🔗 Boylan draws a connection between Andrew Cuomo's behavior and that of Donald Trump, particularly regarding the handling of sensitive information and accountability.
  • 🚫 She criticizes House Speaker Mike Johnson for refusing to seat Adelita Graalva, linking it to efforts to suppress information, similar to Cuomo's alleged attempts to lie about the truth.
  • 👥 Boylan asserts that Cuomo and Trump share similar supporters, donor bases, and advisors, indicating a shared prioritization of power over truth and accountability.
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Andrew CuomoLindsey BoylanSexual HarassmentZohran MamdaniNew York Mayoral RaceResignationInvestigationsCivil LawsuitsAccountabilityDonald TrumpMike JohnsonEpstein Files
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