Disgraced Former Governor Andrew Cuomo Reportedly Vying To Replace Eric Adams Following Indictment

Former Democratic New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is reportedly eyeing fellow Democrat New York City Mayor Eric Adam’s office, according to multiple reports.

The former governor signaled interest in running for mayor even before Adams’ most recent federal indictment on Wednesday, according to multiplereports. Cuomo was previously scrutinized ordering COVID-19 patients back to nursing homes, and was eventually pushed to resign over a sexual harassment scandal.

Cuomo testified before the House Oversight Committee’s Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic on Sept. 10 regarding his administration’s handling of nursing home patients during the pandemic after reports revealed an undercounting of patient deaths. Republican Rep. Elise Stefanik of New York claimed that the committee’s investigation into Cuomo’s actions found that he and his senior aides “made a deliberate decision” to “exclude” information relating to patient deaths.