Musk Claims FEMA Misused $59M For NYC Hotel Housing Illegal Migrants

Elon Musk recently alleged that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) spent $59 million to house illegal migrants in luxury hotels in New York City, a claim he posted on X (formerly Twitter). Musk, who leads the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), stated that this expenditure violates the law and is contrary to President Trump's executive order aimed at reviewing FEMA's operations for political bias. He has announced plans to demand the recouping of these funds, stating they were intended for American disaster relief. Trump has expressed concerns about FEMA's performance and initiated a council to address these issues. The allegations come in the context of Trump's criticism of the Biden administration's policies related to immigrant housing assistance, which he feels divert necessary resources from disaster relief efforts. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt has condemned the use of FEMA funds for immigrant aid, emphasizing it undermines support for American citizens.