Brad Lander, New York City's Comptroller and mayoral candidate, condemned the Trump administration and Elon Musk for unlawfully diverting $80 million in FEMA funds intended for housing migrants. Lander emphasized that this financial seizure represents a betrayal of New York City residents and has severe implications for city services. He criticized Mayor Eric Adams for not adequately opposing the federal government’s actions and indicated that legal action might be pursued to contest this decision if Adams fails to act. Lander's previous calls for accountability highlight his ongoing political conflict with both figures.
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. This highway robbery of our funds directly out of our bank account is a betrayal of everyone who calls New York City home.
We can't recover money we already spent on shelter and services for asylum seekers, so it would require cutting $80 million of some other city expenses.
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 ensure that this illegal action is challenged.
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