New York Democrat Governor Andrew Cuomo will be rewarded for his “leadership” in the handling of COVID-19, namely for his “effective use of television during the pandemic.”
Cuomo is slated to receive the International Emmy Founder’s Award according to International Academy President and CEO Bruce L. Paisner.
The AP News reports:
“The governor’s 111 daily briefings worked so well because he effectively created television shows, with characters, plot lines, and stories of success and failure,” he said. “People around the world tuned in to find out what was going on, and New York tough became a symbol of the determination to fight back.”
Cuomo, however, is under fire over his gross mishandling of the highly contagious virus.
Under Cuomo’s watch, over 6,000 elderly in New York lost their lives because of his mandate for the elderly infected with COVID-19 to be admitted into nursing homes and elder care facilities in New York
Fox News senior meteorologist Janice Dean lost both of her in-laws due to COVID-19 and has consistently called out Cuomo over his failures on handling the virus.
Thousands of elderly that died in nursing homes thanks to your winner’s “leadership” won’t be able to watch this show, unfortunately. https://t.co/S7UPHkLxwk
— Janice Dean (@JaniceDean) November 20, 2020
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo To Receive Emmy Award For Media Lovefest Press Conferences https://t.co/EELBUjx3c5
— Janice Dean (@JaniceDean) November 21, 2020
Dean also bashed Cuomo over his new book about his “leadership” on handling the virus.
A Fox News meteorologist whose elderly in-laws died from COVID-19 BLASTS Governor Cuomo for releasing a book praising his own leadership efforts amid the pandemic, in an interview with DailyMailTV. @JaniceDean https://t.co/cHvPLNEPvr
— DailyMailTV (@DailyMailTV) November 21, 2020
You skipped over 17 White House meetings about Covid response over the last few weeks but had time to promote your disgraceful “leadership” book. Winding down that book tour now, governor? https://t.co/jPnLA0E8tB
— Janice Dean (@JaniceDean) November 20, 2020
Other critics took to social media to express their thoughts about the announcement of Cuomo’s Emmy award.
https://twitter.com/maxberger/status/1329872305762267137?s=20
Almost every major award you can think of has become primarily aspirational. Hopefully, some day, you end up retroactively earning it.
— Noah Rothman (@NoahCRothman) November 20, 2020
https://twitter.com/JrMcCartney1981/status/1330494770251173888?s=20
Here's what I learned in 2020.
If you are good at protecting Billionaires and covering up the #COVID19 deaths of older adults, immigrants, minorities, and inmates, you get a book deal and an Emmy.#TaxTheRich#ClemencyNow #SaveNursingHomeLives https://t.co/dALqEDilUz
— Ron T. Kim (@rontkim) November 21, 2020
Imagine if the person who was responsible for your parent’s death was given an Emmy for it.
How much more do us families have to take? #VictimsOfCuomo
— VoicesForSeniors (@Voices4Seniors) November 20, 2020
Clearly, Cuomo doesn’t like being challenged or questioned about any decisions he made on handling the virus, particularly with school closings.
This is evident based on a recent testy exchange with a reporter where Cuomo was aggressive and defensive.
Gov. Cuomo just had a mental breakdown when a reporter simply asked a question about whether or not schools are open in NY tomorrow.
He literally started screaming at the reporter. pic.twitter.com/NBem5zpnK0
— Caleb Hull (@CalebJHull) November 18, 2020
For Cuomo to be honored to receive an award over his handling of COVID-19 is outrageous considering his track record and lack of leadership concerning the virus.
