Thursday, February 25, 2021

25 February 2021: Miscellaneous Cuomo Scandal Headlines

We're grouping a representative sampling of the day's headlines here because, well, there are so many.

Former Secretary to the Governor speaks on DOJ investigation

This article describes the statements of Steven Cohen, who formerly served as Secretary to the Governor in New York, who defends Governor Cuomo's administration and blames the Trump DOJ for the Governor's current scandals.

Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis: Timeline of the Cuomo Cover-Up

This timeline was put together by Republican committee members in the U.S. House of Representatives, which accounts for its unfortunately slanted title. The timeline itself appears non-partisan, referencing many events and organizations that played a role in initiating the federal probes that Governor Cuomo's administration now faces under the Biden administration.

Psaki: Cuomo sex harass charge 'should be reviewed,' backs off 'gold standard' praise

This article presents a clear indication that Governor Cuomo's COVID-19 nursing home and other scandals are gaining traction. There would be no need for the White House press secretary to distance President Biden from Governor Cuomo otherwise. The open question of how seriously the Biden administration will investigate the Cuomo administration however remains unaddressed.