Elon Musk claims the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) illegally used FEMA funds intended for disaster relief to reimburse New York City for housing illegal immigrants in luxury hotels. He accuses the Biden administration of violating Trump’s executive order on FEMA and pledges to demand the return of the $59 million.
Elon Musk claimed on his social media platform X that his team uncovered information revealing the Department of Homeland Security ( DHS ) disbursed $59 million last week to reimburse New York City for expenses incurred housing illegal immigrants who arrived in the city during the Biden administration. Musk stated that this expenditure violated the law and constituted gross insubordination to President Trump’s executive order.
He asserted that the funds, intended for American disaster relief, were instead allocated to high-end hotels for undocumented immigrants. Musk vowed to demand the immediate return of these funds. Musk’s allegations arise amidst ongoing political tensions surrounding immigration policies and the role of federal agencies like FEMA. The Trump administration has expressed concerns about FEMA’s political bias, leading to a proposed council to evaluate the agency’s future. The influx of illegal immigrants into New York City, fueled by programs initiated by Texas Governor Greg Abbott, has placed a significant strain on the city’s resources. Thousands of individuals, transported from the Texas border via buses and flights, have sought refuge in the city. This influx has prompted Mayor Eric Adams to utilize hotels, some described as upscale establishments, to accommodate the growing population of migrants. The city has incurred substantial costs, amounting to $1.47 billion in fiscal year 2023, with only one-third of the expenses covered by the state.Musk’s accusations regarding FEMA’s financial allocation follow a similar request made by Governor Abbott to Congress for reimbursement of Texas’s $11 billion expenditure on border security during the Biden administration. Abbott claims he has yet to receive a response from the federal government. The situation highlights the ongoing debate over immigration policy, border security, and the allocation of federal resources
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