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Chris Cuomo

Chris Cuomo is an American television journalist and news anchor known for work at ABC News, CNN, and NewsNation.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Chris Cuomo is an American television journalist and news anchor known for work at ABC News, CNN, and NewsNation. He has hosted or co-anchored programs including *Good Morning America*, *20/20*, *New Day*, and *Cuomo* on NewsNation. He is the son of former New York governor Mario Cuomo and the younger brother of former New York governor Andrew Cuomo. His work covering major American political and legal stories is also followed in Canada.

Early life and education

Chris Cuomo was born in Queens, New York, and is the son of Mario Cuomo. He studied at Yale University and later earned a Juris Doctor from Fordham University School of Law.

Broadcasting career

Cuomo began his television journalism career with roles at ABC News, including *20/20*, *Good Morning America*, and chief law and justice correspondent. He later moved to CNN, where he co-anchored *New Day* and hosted *Cuomo Prime Time*.

NewsNation role

After leaving CNN in 2021, Cuomo joined NewsNation in 2022. He currently anchors the network’s *Cuomo* program.

Family background

Cuomo comes from a prominent New York political family. His father was Mario Cuomo, former governor of New York, and his brother Andrew Cuomo also served as governor.

Key facts

  • Born in Queens, New York, in 1970.
  • Earned a law degree from Fordham University School of Law.
  • Worked as chief law and justice correspondent and co-anchor of *20/20* at ABC News.
  • Anchored CNN’s *New Day* and later *Cuomo Prime Time*.
  • Joined NewsNation in 2022 and hosts the weeknight program *Cuomo*.
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Canadian context

He is relevant to Canadian readers mainly as a prominent U.S. television journalist whose work has covered major American political and legal stories that are also followed in Canada.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Chris Cuomo?
Chris Cuomo is an American television journalist and news anchor who has worked for ABC News, CNN, and NewsNation.
What is Chris Cuomo known for?
He is known for hosting *Cuomo Prime Time* on CNN and *Cuomo* on NewsNation, as well as earlier roles at ABC News.
Where was Chris Cuomo born?
He was born in Queens, New York, United States.
What did Chris Cuomo study?
He earned an undergraduate degree from Yale University and a law degree from Fordham University School of Law.
Who are Chris Cuomo’s family members?
He is the son of Mario Cuomo and the brother of Andrew Cuomo.
What network does Chris Cuomo work for now?
He works for NewsNation, where he hosts the program *Cuomo*.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris_Cuomo
    Supports: Birth name, birth date, career overview, ABC/CNN/NewsNation roles
  2. ABC News — https://abcnews.go.com/2020/ChrisCuomo/chris-cuomos-biography/story?id=3147482
    Supports: ABC News roles including *20/20* and chief law and justice correspondent
  3. NewsNation — https://www.newsnationnow.com/author/chris-cuomo/
    Supports: Current NewsNation role, career history, awards and prior network roles
  4. Biography.com — https://www.biography.com/movies-tv/chris-cuomo
    Supports: Birth place, education, family background, and career timeline
  5. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1089433/bio/
    Supports: Education, law degree, and family background