America 'Was Never that Great': NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo Blasts USA in Anti-Trump Rant

Jennifer Wishon
08-16-2018

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New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo surprised an audience Wednesday when he trashed America as a country that "was never that great."

The Democrat said, "We're not going to make America great again - it was never that great." The crowd at the event was shocked, reacting with surprised gasps, and the blowback then escalated to social media.

While Cuomo claimed that President Trump wants to return to a period of greater sexism, racism and intolerance toward immigrants, his spokeswoman later tried to explain that the governor meant American greatness won't be realized until every man, woman and child has full equality, accusing President Trump's slogan "Make America Great Again" of being code for going back in time.

President Trump reacted to Cuomo's comment in a tweet saying: "WE'RE NOT GOING TO MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN, IT WAS NEVER THAT GREAT." Can you believe this is the Governor of the Highest Taxed State in the U.S., Andrew Cuomo, having a total meltdown!

Other Republicans quickly criticized Cuomo's remark.

The minority leader of the New York state Assembly, Republican Brian Kolb, tweeted that Cuomo's remark was "inexcusable & reprehensible."

And the Republican running to win the New York governorship this fall had a few words to say as well.

"America, with its imperfections, has always been great. Our people, our principles and our promises have been a beacon of light to the world for 242 years and counting," said Marc Molinaro, the executive of Dutchess County. "Mr. Cuomo owes the nation an apology. He should be ashamed of himself."

Before the fall election, Cuomo faces a primary challenge next month from the Left from actress Cynthia Nixon as he seeks a third term as governor.

Cuomo is also considered a potential White House contender in 2020.

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Jennifer
Wishon

As Senior Washington Correspondent for CBN News, Jennifer covers the intersection of faith and politics - often producing longer format stories that dive deep into the most pressing issues facing Americans today. A 20-year veteran journalist, Jennifer has spent most of her career covering politics, most recently at the White House as CBN's chief White House Correspondent covering the Obama and Trump administrations. She's also covered Capitol Hill along with a slew of major national stories from the 2008 financial crisis to the 2020 coronavirus pandemic and every election in between. Jennifer
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