The U.S. Justice Department has opened a criminal investigation into Andrew Cuomo, focusing on his testimony to Congress regarding the handling of the COVID-19 pandemic and nursing home deaths. This inquiry arrives as Cuomo is reportedly pursuing a bid for mayor of New York City, raising questions about whether the investigation will impact his political ambitions. Cuomo has publicly accused the Justice Department of engaging in election interference, claiming that similar tactics used against him are now being employed by Donald Trump’s administration. As the investigation unfolds, many are concerned about the politicization of justice in the current climate.