'I was going to kill everybody, including myself': Chris Cuomo discusses mindset following CNN termination

by ALEC SCHEMMEL | The National Desk

Wed, February 15th 2023, 8:48 PM UTC

FILE - CNN correspondent Chris Cuomo during on air report in front of the Time Warner Building, where NYPD personnel removed an explosive device Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2018, in New York. CNN fired Cuomo for the role he played in defense of his brother, former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, as he fought sexual harassment charges. CNN said Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, it was still investigating but additional information had come to light. (AP Photo/Kevin Hagen, File)

FILE - CNN news anchor Chris Cuomo attends the WarnerMedia Upfront at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday, May 15, 2019, in New York. Former prime time anchor Cuomo on Wednesday, March 16, 2022, asked an arbitrator to award him $125 million for what he called his ‘unlawful’ firing. Former CNN chief Jeff Zucker fired Cuomo in December, saying he hadn't been aware of the extent the anchor had helped his brother, former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, fight sexual harassment allegations. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)

FILE - Chris Cuomo attends The Hollywood Reporter's annual Most Powerful People in Media cocktail reception on April 11, 2019, in New York. CNN said Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021, it was suspending the anchor indefinitely after details emerged about how he helped his brother, former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, as he faced charges of sexual harassment. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)

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FILE - CNN correspondent Chris Cuomo during on air report in front of the Time Warner Building, where NYPD personnel removed an explosive device Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2018, in New York. CNN fired Cuomo for the role he played in defense of his brother, former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, as he fought sexual harassment charges. CNN said Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, it was still investigating but additional information had come to light. (AP Photo/Kevin Hagen, File)

WASHINGTON (TND) — Chris Cuomo made some shocking comments during a podcast episode released Wednesday, in which he recounted that following his abrupt termination from CNN he was in such a bad head space that he felt like he "was going to kill everybody," including himself.

The former prime time anchor made the dramatic remarks on an episode of former White House Press Secretary Anthony Scaramucci's podcast, which was released Wednesday morning.

"I had to learn to accept it," Cuomo said of the "damage" that resulted from his firing, which came amid an investigation launched by CNN into whether he improperly helped his brother, former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, combat sexual assault allegations being levied against him.

I had to accept [the termination] because I was going to kill everybody, including myself," Cuomo continued. "Things can consume you. Italians are so passionate and I really had to fight against that."

Cuomo acknowledged he is "very flawed" and makes "a lot of mistakes," insisting during the podcast that he should not be idolized but rather used as an example to learn from.

The former CNN prime time anchor also admitted he sought therapy after being "s**t-canned" by his bosses at CNN.

There's damage that's relatable to people, there's damage that's unrelatable to people that I have to deal with," Cuomo insisted.

Since departing CNN, Cuomo has attempted to make a comeback with a new show on the cable news channel NewsNation. But Cuomo seemed less than thrilled at the new opportunity, calling the move to a much smaller audience, "kind of embarrassing."

Look I'm taking chances. I'm trying things, I got to try more things, I'm trying to build something," Cuomo told Scaramucci.

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The National Desk (TND) attempted to reach out to Cuomo for comment regarding what he said about his mindset following his termination from CNN, but TND did not hear back prior to publication. If a response is received this story will be updated.

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