Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo faced strong accusations from fellow Democratic mayoral candidates during a debate, alleging he lied to Congress about his role in undercounting COVID-19 nursing home deaths. Opponents, including Michael Blake and Brad Lander, pressed Cuomo on a New York State Department of Health report that understated fatalities. Cuomo denied the allegations, calling the ongoing Trump administration investigation partisan. The controversy stems from a March 2020 directive that sent COVID-positive patients to nursing homes, which critics say accelerated outbreaks.
Cuomo attacked during debate by fellow Dems for allegedly lying to Congress about COVID nursing home scandal
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Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo faced strong accusations from fellow Democratic mayoral candidates during a debate, alleging he lied to Congress about his role in undercounting COVID-19 nursing home deaths. Opponents, including Michael Blake and Brad Lander, pressed Cuomo on a New York State Department of Health report that understated fatalities. Cuomo denied the allegations, calling the ongoing Trump administration investigation partisan. The controversy stems from a March 2020 directive that sent COVID-positive patients to nursing homes, which critics say accelerated outbreaks.
Trending- 1 March 2020: Cuomo issued a directive barring nursing homes from refusing COVID-19 positive patients.
- 2 March 2022: New York state comptroller's report found undercounting of nursing home deaths.
- 3 Last month (May 2025): Trump administration's Department of Justice opened a criminal investigation into Cuomo.
- 4 Wednesday night [June 4, 2025]: Cuomo attacked during mayoral debate by fellow Democrats.
- Continued scrutiny and legal challenges for Andrew Cuomo.
- Potential impact on his mayoral campaign.
- Ongoing debate about the handling of the COVID-19 pandemic in New York nursing homes.
What: Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo was attacked by fellow Democratic mayoral candidates during a debate for allegedly lying to Congress about undercounting COVID-19 nursing home deaths.
When: The debate occurred Wednesday night (June 4, 2025). The Trump administration opened a criminal investigation last month (May 2025). The controversial directive was issued in March 2020. The New York state comptroller's report was released in March 2022.
Where: New York City, New York, United States. Congress (Washington D.C. implied).
Why: Opponents accuse Cuomo of lying to protect his reputation and a book deal, stemming from a controversial directive that sent COVID-19 positive patients to nursing homes, leading to an alleged undercount of deaths.
How: During a mayoral debate, opponents directly questioned Cuomo about the allegations. Cuomo denied them, attributing the investigation to partisan politics.