Cuomo opts to skip Biden inauguration amid heightened security concerns
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Steve Bittenbender, The Center Square
| January 19, 2021 12:00 PM
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Citing reports of possible demonstrations in Albany, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said on Monday he would forego a trip to Washington for President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration Wednesday.
Cuomo told reporters he initially planned on going. However, in wake of the riot that took place at the U.S. Capitol nearly two weeks ago, federal officials have warned of potential protests at state capitals.
The state has prepared, he said, with police officers on standby.
“I have no problem asking our public servants to step up when the time is required … but when I do that, my personal inclination is I like to be there also,” Cuomo said. “I'm a little old school. I don't like to ask anyone to do anything that I'm not willing to do.”