**Scandal**
A recently released report by the Republican-led House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic has uncovered shocking evidence of medical malpractice by former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo during the COVID-19 crisis.
The extensive investigation, which totals over 500 pages, asserts that Cuomo not only mismanaged the response to the pandemic but also attempted to cover up the true number of COVID-related nursing home deaths in the state.
Key findings implicate Cuomo in issuing a directive in March 2020 that mandated nursing homes admit recovering COVID-19 patients. This directive has been labeled by the subcommittee as “antithetical to known science” and a clear misstep that directly contributed to the spread of the virus in vulnerable populations.
Additionally, the report detailed how Cuomo's administration deliberately downplayed the number of deaths in nursing homes in a July 2020 report, designed to combat criticism of his policies. The subcommittee concluded that Cuomo’s actions constituted an attempt to mislead the public and obstruct the investigation into his handling of the pandemic.
The former governor, who resigned in disgrace in 2021 amid allegations of sexual misconduct, has dismissed the report as a partisan attack. A spokesman for Cuomo accused the committee of conducting an "abuse of power" aimed at political enemies, while denying any wrongdoing.
In contrast, Rep. Brad Wenstrup, the committee chair, noted bipartisan agreement on multiple points, stating, “Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo participated in medical malpractice and publicly covered up the total number of nursing home fatalities in New York.”
Families of those who passed away in nursing homes during the pandemic expressed relief that Cuomo's actions are finally being scrutinized. One family member pointed out that had Cuomo followed guidance from the Trump administration, many lives could have been spared.
The report not only sheds light on Cuomo’s mismanagement but also raises questions about the accountability of elected officials in times of crisis. With calls for justice mounting, it remains to be seen what repercussions Cuomo will face as the investigation unfolds.
As conservatives rally for accountability in government, the findings emphasize a need for transparency and responsibility, especially in the wake of a crisis that has forever altered the American landscape.
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