Chris Cuomo Denies Trying to Affect News Coverage of Brother Andrew Cuomo

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Chris Cuomo is denying that he tried to influence media coverage of his brother. In his first TV interview since he was fired from CNN, Chris addresses many of the controversies surrounding his exit.Chris' firing came after he was suspended when documents surfaced that indicated he may have used his sources as a journalist and media personality to assist in helping his brother, then-New York Gov.

Andrew Cuomo, build a legal defense against multiple allegations of sexual harassment and misconduct. «I never contacted any media who were covering my brother to try to affect their coverage,» Chris says on Tuesday's episode of NewsNation's. «I talk to people in the media all the time.

They’re most of the people in my life.»Dan responded by pressing Chris on his comments, stating, «But you said, 'I never made calls to the press about my brother’s situation.' You did make calls to the press about your brother’s situation.»«But I think the distinction has a meaningful difference,» Chris replied. «The concern would be not that I called you and said, 'What do you think’s going on here?' It’s me calling you and saying, 'Hey, tonight in your segment I hope you remember that.' But that’s what I meant and that’s what matters.»As for if he's mad at his brother about the situation, Chris joked, «I'm angry at my brother on a regular basis,» before addressing the question more seriously.«I love my brother.

The rule in my family is very simple. Family, trouble, go,» Chris said. «Other people have the luxury of judging allegations and situations.