Trump attacks second Democratic governor over coronavirus criticism

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New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that the executive director of The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey had tested positive for the coronavirus. A total of 142 New Yorkers have so far become infected

on Twitter: "There are no mixed messages, only political weaponization by people like you and your brother, Fredo!"Trump has long sparred with Cuomo over a variety of issues since taking office and has derisivelyto the governor's brother, CNN journalist Chris Cuomo, as "Fredo," in reference to the stupid, double-crossing Corleone sibling from "The Godfather" franchise.

Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar also took issue Monday with Cuomo's critique of the administration, telling Fox News that he was "disturbed" by the governor's comments. Although Azar acknowledged Cuomo "has actually been a really good partner working with" Trump officials, the secretary dismissed the governor's comments regarding the availability of testing in New York. "There is just no factual basis for what he is saying there," Azar said.

 

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NYGovCuomo Please get your finger out of your eye!

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