Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo faced intense questioning during a congressional hearing on Tuesday, as lawmakers grilled him over his handling of COVID-era nursing home policies. Rep. Elise Stefanik, a Republican from New York, pressed Cuomo to apologize to families who lost loved ones during the pandemic, accusing him of being responsible for the controversial policies that led to a spike in nursing home deaths.
Families of nursing home residents who died during the COVID-19 pandemic will be present at former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo’s congressional testimony on Tuesday, September 10th. They are seeking accountability for his administration’s handling of the crisis, particularly regarding the directive to place COVID-19 patients in nursing homes.
Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo will testify before a congressional subcommittee investigating the COVID-19 pandemic. The hearing will focus on Cuomo’s handling of the pandemic, particularly his controversial policies regarding nursing homes. The subcommittee will examine whether Cuomo’s directives led to increased deaths in nursing homes, with Republicans arguing that he should be held accountable for his decisions. Cuomo’s spokesperson has defended his record, attributing the high death rate to factors beyond his control.
