GOP Committee Seeks Prosecution of Andrew Cuomo for Alleged Congressional Lies

House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer has renewed calls for the Justice Department to prosecute former New York Governor and current New York City mayoral candidate Andrew Cuomo, alleging that he lied to Congress about his involvement in a state report on COVID-19 nursing home deaths. Republicans initially referred Cuomo for prosecution last October, but no action was taken under the previous administration. Comer’s latest referral to Attorney General Pam Bondi comes as the GOP hopes for a different outcome with the Trump administration now in power. The controversy centers on accusations that Cuomo deliberately misled Congress regarding his role in underreporting nursing home fatalities during the pandemic, which Republicans describe as a calculated cover-up. Cuomo’s spokesperson dismissed the move as a politically motivated stunt. The renewed push for prosecution could impact Cuomo's mayoral campaign as the issue gains renewed attention.