Cuomo skipping Biden inauguration over threats to Albany, US capitols

Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Monday he had canceled his plans to attend President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration this week and will instead stay in Albany due to security concerns at state capitols around the country.

“The inauguration is Wednesday. I was planning to go — I’m not going to,” Cuomo said during a virtual press briefing, adding, “I think my place is to stay in New York state given this possible circumstance.”

There have been reports that armed protests are expected at all 50 state capitols, plus near the US Capitol, ahead ... (Read more)

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