Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s fall from grace was nothing short of Shakespearean. Once hailed as a pandemic-era hero by legacy media, he exited the governor’s mansion in 2021 amid a cascade of sexual harassment allegations. Pressured from all sides—even by his own party—he resigned in disgrace. But believe it or not, that wasn’t even the worst chapter of his time in power.
Because while Cuomo was busy writing a book about “leadership,” hosting daytime briefings soaked in self-adulation, and basking in the glow of an Emmy, a darker reality unfolded behind the scenes—one that cost thousands of American lives. And now, in 2025, as rumors swirl about him plotting a comeback run for New York City mayor, the ghosts of a deadly pandemic decision are finally catching up with him.
The Scandal Cuomo Couldn’t Bury
On April 21, House Oversight Chairman James Comer (R-KY) sent a criminal referral to President Trump’s DOJ, led by Attorney General Pam Bondi. The target? Andrew Cuomo. The charge? Knowingly lying under oath before Congress during a transcribed interview regarding his role in a critical report covering nursing home deaths during COVID-19.
Cuomo had insisted under questioning that he had no part in drafting the now-infamous July 6 Report on nursing home fatalities. But according to Comer, testimony and documentation tell a different story—one that suggests deception, concealment, and a shameless attempt to wash his hands of a disaster he helped shape.
From The Post Millennial:
“Evidence and witness testimony gathered suggest Mr. Cuomo knowingly and willfully made false statements to the Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic on numerous occasions about material aspects of New York’s COVID-19 nursing home disaster and the ensuing cover-up.”
All of this traces back to Cuomo’s administration ordering nursing homes to accept COVID-positive patients—a reckless policy that exposed the most vulnerable to a virus known to ravage the elderly. It wasn’t a misstep; it was a directive. Thousands died. And now, for the first time, there may actually be consequences.
The price of ‘leadership theater’
While other governors focused on protecting senior citizens during those uncertain early months, Cuomo’s response was drenched in ego and optics. His March 25, 2020 directive forced COVID patients from hospitals into nursing homes, where the virus ripped through already fragile populations. Relatives were barred from visits—many seniors died alone. For these Americans, the promise of care became a death sentence.
But Cuomo, ever the showman, was busy auditioning for national attention. He went on cable news primetime spots. Released a book titled “American Crisis.” And curiously got very quiet about the New York Department of Health numbers. According to multiple investigative reports, his team actively suppressed data and edited the July 6 Report to downplay the nursing home death toll.
During his closed-door testimony before Congress, Cuomo’s tone was described by Rep. Brad Wenstrup (R-OH) as “shockingly callous” and deflective. Instead of acknowledging the loss or accepting responsibility, the former governor remained cold, evasive, and unrepentant.
What real accountability looks like
Now under a Trump administration that values transparency and justice, the DOJ appears finally willing to address the gravity of Democratic leadership failures. Gone are the days when political allies were shielded by Washington insiders. This time, there are no fawning press conferences or golden statues to hide behind. Just facts, death counts, and the families still waiting for closure.
Conservatives have always championed the simple idea that no one—no matter how powerful—should be above the law. Cuomo’s referral is not just about what happened in 2020. It’s about whether Americans can trust government officials with their lives, and whether liberal elites will ever be held accountable for policies that hurt the very people they claim to protect.
Cuomo smeared critics as partisan attackers. But the truth has a funny way of resurfacing. While he dreams of reentering politics, Americans remember something else—empty chairs at dinner tables, unanswered questions, and one man’s decision that traded lives for image.
Key Takeaways:
- Cuomo knowingly misled Congress about his involvement in covering up nursing home death data.
- His COVID policy forced infected patients into nursing homes, leading to thousands of avoidable deaths.
- The Trump-led DOJ may finally deliver long-awaited accountability for Democrat failures in leadership.
Source: The Post Millennial
