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Michael Blake: “If you had a loved one at a nursing home during COVID…”

Featuring: Michael Blake, Democratic | Former Candidate, U.S. House New York, District 15

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Don Lemon Show Interview with New York City Mayoral Candidate Michael Blake

Published | Video Starts at 12:09

… stated that people died and numbers were lied about in terms of the COVID ups at nursing homes under Andrew Cuomo. So let me make it real clear to everybody. If you had a loved one at a nursing home during COVID, Andrew Cuomo and his administration lied intentionally, took steps to make themselves look better rather than making sure your family member is alive today for a book deal and for media coverage. And so when we think about the contrast, it is time for a new generation of leadership. (12:09–12:28)

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Asserts that Andrew Cuomo's administration lied about COVID-19 nursing home deaths for personal gain.

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