Republican subcommittee blames former governor for New York’s early-pandemic nursing home deaths.
Andrew M. Cuomo, the former governor of New York, gained national recognition during the early stages of the coronavirus pandemic for his leadership in managing the state’s response. His daily briefings provided Americans with reliable information and a sense of reassurance that was lacking from the White House at the time. However, at a recent hearing before the Republican-led House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic, Cuomo faced intense scrutiny and criticism.
Republican representatives, including Elise Stefanik and Marjorie Taylor Greene, grilled Cuomo on various issues, such as the state Health Department’s handling of nursing home guidance during the pandemic and allegations against a former aide who was charged with accepting bribes from the Chinese government. The hearing turned into a heated exchange, with Stefanik bluntly telling Cuomo that he would never hold public office again.
This hearing holds significance for Cuomo, a Democrat, as he considers his political future, including a possible run for mayor of New York City in the upcoming year or a challenge to his successor, Governor Kathy Hochul, in 2026.
Source: The NY Times
