Cuomo mercilessly mocked for pledge to focus on ‘touching more people' on campaign: ‘We've all paid enough for your touching'
Cuomo, who resigned as governor in 2021 amid a flurry of sexual harassment allegations from over a dozen women, was picked up for using the unfortunate phrasing in an interview about his doomed run to secure the Democratic mayoral primary.
He told the Daily News on Wednesday that his new campaign tactics as an independent would be 'better use with social media, reaching out to more young people and touching more people.'
5 Cuomo is running to be NYC's next mayor.
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5 Lindsey Boylan accused Cuomo of inappropriate comments when she worked for him.
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Critics were quick to seize on his remarks — including Lindsey Boylan, the former aide who was first to accuse Cuomo of sexual harassment.
'Don't touch any more people,' tweeted Boylan, who accused Cuomo of kissing her and making inappropriate comments.
'We've all paid enough for your touching,' she added of the scandal that ultimately drove Cuomo from office.
Others echoed her sentiments.
5 Lindsay Boylan spoke out after Cuomo said he vows to 'touching more people' if he's elected mayor.
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'We really don't need him touching more people; that's why he had to resign last time,' one user griped on X.
'TOUCHING MORE PEOPLE?? Please tell me he didn't say that,' another said.
5 Cuomo shakes hands with NYC residents as he campaigns to be the next mayor of the city.
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Another person added: 'In a sane society, Andrew Cuomo saying he's going to 'reach out to more young people and touch more people' would be taken as a public safety emergency.'
Another said simply: 'Should probably avoid saying that Andrew.'
5 Mayoral candidate Andrew Cuomo outside his Manhattan home.
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Asked about Boylan's latest remarks, a spokesperson for Cuomo slammed her for spreading false accusations.
'She is not credible and it's sad she continues to spread these false accusations,' Rich Azzopardi told The Post.
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- San Francisco Chronicle
Trump wants to play global peacemaker. Derailed Gaza ceasefire shows how daunting that ambition is
WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States cutting short Gaza ceasefire talks this week plunges one of President Donald Trump's pushes to solve global conflicts into new uncertainty. The derailing of talks to solve the 21-month Israel-Hamas war is the latest blow to Trump as several of his efforts to broker agreements for fraught conflicts and complex global threats have stalled. Though the Republican president has only been back in office for six months, he has sought to be known as a peacemaker. In some cases, he has set ambitious goals that have fallen short, like a promise to end the still-ongoing war in Ukraine before he took office. Trump has said he's seeking the deals to stop destruction and loss of life. But he has also been open about his ambition to be awarded a Nobel Peace Prize, prompting some of those seeking to cultivate favor with Trump to nominate him for the prestigious recognition. Here's a look at where some of Trump's efforts to strike peace and security deals stand. Gaza STATUS: No major breakthroughs in recent talks. THE BACKSTORY: Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff said Thursday that the U.S. was bringing home its negotiating team from Qatar, where talks were ongoing, to assess its next steps. Witkoff said the move was made because Hamas was not showing 'good faith' toward reaching a ceasefire, but U.S. officials did not offer specifics. No major breakthroughs have occurred despite weeks of talks in Qatar, along with a visit early this month to the White House by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Witkoff said the U.S. would 'consider alternative options to bring the hostages home,' but U.S. officials did not answer questions about what those options could include. When asked about next steps on Friday, Trump told reporters that Hamas didn't want to make a deal and said, 'I think what's going to happen is they're going to be hunted down.' Russia-Ukraine STATUS: War still going on. THE BACKSTORY: Before he returned to office, Trump repeatedly said he would solve the Russia-Ukraine war in 24 hours — and even before he was sworn in as president. That didn't happen, and both sides remain far apart on reaching an agreement. Trump has become increasingly critical of President Vladimir Putin in recent months and is losing patience with his continued offensive in Ukraine. But Trump has resisted backing a bipartisan U.S. bill to impose steep sanctions on Russia, instead giving Russia 50 days to accept a peace deal or face sanctions on its energy exports. The delay has given Russia a window to continue a stepped-up offensive in Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy this week reiterated his willingness to meet face-to-face with Putin to end the conflict. Russia has rejected the offer, saying the countries are too far apart. Lower-level Ukrainian and Russian officials met Wednesday for talks in Istanbul, but no breakthroughs were announced. Putin has said any peace deal should include Ukraine withdrawing from the four regions that Russia illegally annexed in September 2022 but did not fully capture. He also wants Ukraine to renounce its bid to join NATO and accept limits on its military. Ukraine and its Western allies have rejected those terms. Iran STATUS: Open conflict ended for the moment. Many unanswered questions remain. THE BACKSTORY: Trump was able to broker a fragile ceasefire between Israel and Iran after the U.S. joined Israel in launching strikes on Iran's nuclear program. But the status of Iran's nuclear program is another unanswered question for the Trump administration. While the recent U.S. and Israeli strikes dealt a blow to Iran's nuclear capacities, the United States has still not struck an agreement with Iran over its nuclear program. An Iranian diplomat said Wednesday that his country was ready to engage in talks on its nuclear program with the United States, but only after Washington takes meaningful steps to rebuild trust. Meanwhile, Iran has opened the door to a separate yet related negotiation track with Britain, France and Germany, three of the remaining members of a 2015 nuclear deal, which Trump withdrew the United States from in his first term. Foreign ministers from the four countries met in Istanbul on Friday to discuss European threats to reimpose sanctions on Iran if there is no progress on a deal to limit its nuclear program by August. Other conflicts While deals in some of the most pressing conflicts have remained elusive to Trump, he has helped to broker agreements in the months he's been back in office. RWANDA-DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO: In June, he invited leaders from Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo to the White House to sign an agreement seen as a major step toward peace after decades of conflict. The U.S.-brokered deal emphasizes the two neighboring countries' sovereignty and territorial integrity and includes a commitment to end hostilities and backing of armed groups. The deal also helps the U.S. government and American companies gain access to critical minerals in the region. INDIA-PAKISTAN: In May, when a series of military strikes brought longtime nuclear adversaries India and Pakistan closer to war, Trump's administration intervened. The nations agreed to stop fighting after the U.S.-led talks, and Trump said he would work to provide a 'solution' to the long-running dispute over the Indian-controlled Kashmir region. The ceasefire has held, but it's not clear what progress has been made on any long-term agreement. Last month, Trump had lunch at the White House with Asim Munir, Pakistan's army chief. SYRIA-ISRAEL: Earlier this month, after Israel intervened in fighting between Syrian government forces and rival armed groups, Trump's special envoy to Syria, Tom Barrack, announced a limited ceasefire agreement between Israel and Syria. Barrack, who's also the U.S. ambassador to Turkey, said he met in Paris on Thursday with representatives from both countries to discuss de-escalation. Barrack said on social media that 'we accomplished precisely that" and that both sides committed to continuing the effort. ___ Amiri reported from New York.
Politico
12 minutes ago
- Politico
Playbook PM: A spiraling crisis in Gaza
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But Trump today signaled that the fighting might only escalate: Israel may have to 'get rid of' Hamas, he said, echoing envoy Steve Witkoff's comments yesterday that Hamas does not want to end the war. 'I think they want to die, and it's very, very bad,' Trump said this morning. 'It got to be to a point where you're gonna have to finish the job.' Speaking to the humanitarian disaster, Trump said the U.S. has sent $60 million in aid to Gaza, and that he hopes further food aid gets there and doesn't get stolen, POLITICO's Irie Sentner writes. The eyes of the world: World leaders are rallying to avoid an even worse catastrophe in Gaza — though Australian PM Anthony Albanese said the crisis has already 'gone beyond the world's worst fears,' per NYT's Qasim Nauman. U.K. PM Keir Starmer said yesterday he'll hold an emergency call with France and Germany on the issue, per Reuters' Andrea Shalal and Andrew Macaskill. 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On Russia and Ukraine: Russian President Vladimir Putin is shutting down the possibility of meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for the time being, effectively throwing cold water on the prospect of progress on a peace deal anytime soon, WaPo's Robyn Dixon and Natalia Abbakumova write. On Thailand and Cambodia: The newest potential international headache is the outbreak of fighting between Thailand, a U.S. ally, and Cambodia, a Chinese ally. Roughly 16 people have died in the revival of a centuries-old border dispute that is growing more and more serious as heavier artillery gets involved, NBC's Mithil Aggarwal reports. Each side blames the other, and worries are mounting that it could explode into a war. Thailand is pushing for bilateral negotiations to resolve the conflict, preferring not to involve a third party like the U.S, Reuters' Panu Wongcha-um scooped. 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Newsweek
12 minutes ago
- Newsweek
Leaving the Dogs, Leaving the Cats: The Pets Detained Migrants Can't Take
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Los Angeles animal shelters have reported an uptick in new arrivals, while locals are taking matters into their own hands after thousands of immigrants have been swept up in the Trump administration's raids across the city. The Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control (DACC) told Newsweek that its shelters had taken in 19 pets from families caught up in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) efforts since June 10. "We understand that surrendering a pet can be an incredibly emotional decision, and we are here to assist anyone who finds themselves in need of help at any of the County's seven animal care centers," Christopher A Valles, animal control manager with DACC, told Newsweek via email. Gods left behind by their immigrant families following ICE raids in Los Angeles, California. Gods left behind by their immigrant families following ICE raids in Los Angeles, California. Matthew Rudolph L.A. has been a focal point for federal agencies cracking down on illegal immigration in recent weeks, sparking protests and pushback from the city's largely Democratic leaders, who have warned that communities will be devastated by the loss of illegal immigrants who have built lives in southern California. While the administration's hard-line immigration efforts had been broadly popular at the start of Trump's second term, public opinion has fallen sharply this summer, as images of masked ICE agents detaining people at court hearings, at work, church, school, in traffic and elsewhere have rocketed across the media. A Gallup poll this month showed support for reducing immigration levels dropped from 55 percent last year to 30 percent, with 79 percent of Americans now viewing immigration as a positive force for the country. As ICE raids took place across L.A., mirroring similar enforcement actions seen across the country in recent months, immigrants facing detention and deportation have been forced in some cases to give up a beloved member of their family — their pets. L.A. County DACC, which operates seven animal care centers, has taken in four cats and 15 dogs as families either self-deported or were swept up by federal agents. The agency's data gives a snapshot into a growing concern in places where people are being arrested off the street, detained indefinitely or immediately deported. Animals cannot go where their arrested or deported owners have gone, leaving them in need of a new home. Matthew Rudolph, a dog trainer and owner of Happy Heart Pet Care, has been trying to locate and rescue the animals left behind in Los Angeles. He told Newsweek that it takes time to find some animals because the only people who know of their existence are the ones who are working one minute and in ICE custody the next. "I got involved out of the futility of trying to track down and document ICE arrests and being completely defeated as the siege began," Rudolph said. "As dog trainers for 15 years, we immediately turned our attention to the welfare of the animals that surely were being left to die in some or many cases." Working with his partner Anna Marie, Rudolph has been "slowly but surely" figuring out how best to rescue the dogs whose owners have left. One method has been to network with immigration attorneys who can notify them when arrests have taken place, along with speaking to shelters across the city. Photos depict people taken by ICE during a protest art installation outside a federal building on July 17, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. Photos depict people taken by ICE during a protest art installation outside a federal building on July 17, 2025 in Los Angeles, acknowledged the sensitivity of his role, saying that as a white man, he is aware of how his presence may be perceived when approaching immigrant families in vulnerable situations. He expressed concern that his efforts to help could be misinterpreted, especially when it involves the potential consequences of deportation. Rudolph voiced frustration over what he sees as the dehumanization of immigrants by the Trump administration. "Cruelty is the point," Rudolph said, adding that the political climate has left little room for compassion from the government, particularly when it comes to migrant families affected by the sweeping immigration raids. Rudolph explained that even attempting to reunite a pet with an owner deported across the border to Mexico is an expensive and laborious process. It involves navigating both U.S. and Mexican customs regulations, along with meeting various travel and health documentation requirements, costing thousands of dollars in some cases. "In terms of re-homing, we've discussed it, we've thought it through but we can't—that's such a luxury. We'd love to be able to have fundraisers for that," Rudolph said. While the fate of their owners may remain unknown, some pets have already found new homes, Valles said. "We are pleased to report that during this time, eight of the dogs have already found permanent homes, highlighting the community's willingness to support these animals in need," Valles said. "DACC will continue to provide resources and care for pets affected by these circumstances, ensuring they receive the love and attention they deserve while we work to find them new families." As so-called "sanctuary cities" like L.A. have seen the most ICE enforcement operations, communities are forming rapid response networks to help those vulnerable. "I've never been more proud of Los Angeles in my entire life," Rudolph said.
