News Cuomo: Donald Trump Caused the COVID Outbreak in New York By Dan Clark Published September 8, 2020 at 12:38 PM EDT Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Gov. Andrew Cuomo speaks to reporters Monday, September 8, 2020 Credit: Gov. Cuomo's Office NEW YORK NOW - The war of words between Gov. Andrew Cuomo and President Donald Trump escalated again Monday, with both accusing the other of attempting to destroy the economic viability of New York City, and the state, in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic.