Trump’s DOJ Targets Cuomo With New Covid Criminal Investigation, Threatening His Political Comeback

The former governor’s spokesman slams the probe as ‘lawfare’ and alleges election interference.

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Governor Andrew Cuomo speaks during the New York City Mayoral Candidates Forum at Medgar Evers College, April 23, 2025, at New York. AP/Frank Franklin II

Published: May 21, 2025, 08:32 AM ET
Updated:May 21, 2025, 02:32 PM ET

President Trump’s Department of Justice is setting its sights on a top candidate for New York City mayor, Andrew Cuomo, alleging that while governor he lied to Congress about his administration’s response to the Covid pandemic.

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Trump’s DOJ Targets Cuomo With New Covid Criminal Investigation, Threatening His Political Comeback

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