Trump administration “clawed back the full payment” to New York City from FEMA.
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem confirmed the Trump administration “clawed back the full payment” to New York City from FEMA.
Noem alleges, without any evidence, that FEMA was funding the Roosevelt Hotel. She says the hotel is a “Tren de Aragua” base of operations that was also used to house Jose Ibarra. Ibarra is an undocumented migrant from Venezuela who was convicted of murdering University of Georgia student Laken Riley. Tren de Aragua is a Venezuelan gang that has been a focal point in Trump’s deportation plans.
I have clawed back the full payment that FEMA deep state activists unilaterally gave to NYC migrant hotels. FEMA was funding the Roosevelt Hotel that serves as a Tren de Aragua base of operations and was used to house Laken Riley’s killer.Mark my words: there will not be a…— Secretary Kristi Noem (@Sec_Noem) February 12, 2025
“Mark my words: there will not be a single penny spent that goes against the interest and safety of the American people,” said Noem.
City Leaders Warn New York City Programs Could Be Cut
The Trump administration’s decision to revoke funding came days after Elon Musk said DOGE “discovered” it. Musk called it a “gross insubordination to the President’s executive order.”
New York City leaders say the funding could result in cuts to city services.
“We can’t recover money we already spent on shelter and services for asylum seekers,” said Lander.
In addition to revoking funding, the new administration fired four FEMA employees, including the agency’s chief financial officer.
Lander is not letting the issue go and called out current mayor Eric Adams for his inaction in standing up to President Trump.
“If Mayor Adams continues to be President Trump’s pawn, my Office will request to work in partnership with the New York City Law Department to pursue aggressive legal action,” said Lander.
In the meantime, Mayor Adams says his office is conducting an investigation into how this occurred.
“Our office has already engaged with the White House about recouping these funds and we’ve requested an emergency meeting with FEMA to try and resolve the matter as quickly as possible,” Adams posted on X.
“The Corporation Counsel is already exploring various litigation options.”
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Source: Black Enterprise
