(Cupventi.com) – In an unexpected revelation, former CNN anchor Chris Cuomo disclosed that he cast his vote for his brother, ex-New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, as a write-in candidate for president in the last election. Andrew Cuomo, who resigned from office in 2021 amidst serious allegations, was not on any official presidential ballot. However, Chris, who currently hosts a show on NewsNation, made the choice to support his brother in a way that few anticipated.
The surprising admission came during an interview with entrepreneur Patrick Bet-David on the “PBD Podcast.” The exchange took a lighthearted turn when Bet-David initially assumed that Chris Cuomo might have backed Vice President Kamala Harris, according to a report by the New York Post. However, Cuomo quickly corrected him, stating with a smile, “I probably shouldn’t tell you, but I can tell you who I voted for. I voted for my brother. I wrote him in.”
After a moment of stunned silence, Bet-David asked, “Are you joking?” Cuomo replied seriously, “No. I’ll show you the picture,” before revealing an image on his cell phone to Bet-David, capturing the moment he made his unusual ballot choice. Bet-David, visibly taken aback, responded with a shocked, “Get outta here!” Although the photo wasn’t shown on screen, Cuomo joked about its legality, saying, “I think it might’ve been illegal that I took a picture, so let’s just pretend it didn’t happen.”
Cuomo’s vote for his brother wasn’t just about family loyalty. In his conversation with Bet-David, Cuomo expressed frustration over the current state of American politics and the lack of appealing candidates. Although his brother Andrew is a Democrat, Chris Cuomo emphasized that his choice wasn’t about party lines. “To me, I just believe the choices are beneath the standard of American leadership,” he said. “I think we have way better people to pick from.”
Reflecting on the state of U.S. politics, he added, “My feeling is that America can do better than these two candidates.” His comments highlighted a sentiment shared by many Americans who are increasingly dissatisfied with what they view as a lack of strong leadership options.
When asked how his brother responded to the news of the write-in vote, Chris said that Andrew was largely unphased. “He had other things he wanted to talk about,” he remarked, hinting that the former governor’s focus is on matters beyond any political aspirations. Andrew Cuomo, once a powerful figure in New York politics, stepped down from his role as governor in 2021 following multiple allegations of sexual harassment and controversies surrounding his administration’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. Around the same time, Chris Cuomo faced allegations of using his journalistic position to assist in his brother’s defense against these accusations, leading to his termination from CNN.
Despite the controversies surrounding both brothers, Chris’s actions demonstrate his continued loyalty. As he transitions from his CNN career to his current role with NewsNation, he is increasingly vocal on his views about leadership in the U.S. The Cuomo brothers, both now removed from public office and legacy media, continue to navigate the repercussions of their past positions while exploring new paths forward.