Mayor Admits Mistake After Maskless Elbow Bump With NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo holds a mask during a briefing in New York City, N.Y., on July 6, 2020. David Dee Delgado/Getty Images

A mayor who interacted closely with New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo without masks said they “messed up” after what happened.

Heavy criticism flooded social media after images circulated showing Cuomo interacting closely with a slew of officials, including Savannah, Georgia, Mayor Van Johnson, while not wearing a mask.