Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is facing scrutiny as he testifies before the House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic, addressing allegations of mishandling COVID-19 in nursing homes. Cuomo, who resigned in 2021 amidst sexual harassment allegations, has attempted to deflect blame for the deaths of nearly 13,000 nursing home residents, attributing responsibility to former President Donald Trump instead. In his testimony, he referenced bringing in director Steven Soderbergh to consult on pandemic strategies, but he was criticized for evading accountability regarding his administration's controversial March 2020 directive that required nursing homes to accept COVID-19 patients. A congressional report accused Cuomo of staging a cover-up to shift blame for the nursing home fatalities, raising concerns about the safety of vulnerable populations. Cuomo's spokesperson dismissed the investigation as a waste of taxpayer dollars, asserting no evidence of wrongdoing. The hearing is expected to delve into Cuomo's policies and their consequences during the pandemic.