New York City Comptroller Brad Lander accused President Trump and Elon Musk of illegally withdrawing $80 million in FEMA funds from the city's accounts. Lander stated that this money, which was intended for shelter and services, has vanished, calling it a 'highway robbery' and a betrayal to New Yorkers. The controversy arose following Musk’s claim about clawing back a FEMA payment meant for illegal migrants, coinciding with Trump's intervention in a corruption case involving Mayor Eric Adams. Lander urged Mayor Adams to pursue legal action against Trump and Musk to reclaim the funds.
This morning, my financial team shockingly uncovered that President Trump and his crony Elon Musk illegally executed a revocation of $80 million in congressionally-appropriated FEMA funding from New York City's bank accounts late yesterday afternoon.
This highway robbery of our funds directly out of our bank account is a betrayal of everyone who calls New York City home.
New York City cannot take this lying down. I call on the Mayor to immediately pursue legal action to ensure the tens of millions of dollars stolen by Trump and DOGE are rightfully returned.
If instead 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.
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