Donald Trump and Elon Musk illegally revoked $80 million in federal aid for shelters from NYC, Comptroller Brad Lander alleges
President Trump and Elon Musk “illegally” stole $80 million in previously paid FEMA funds directly from New York City’s coffers, city Comptroller Brad Lander accused Wednesday.Lander revealed the alleged revocation from the city’s bank accounts in a statement, which he plans to detail in a 1:30 p.m.news conference at the city’s municipal building.“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,” Lander said.
“This is money that the federal government previously disbursed for shelter and services and is now missing.“This highway robbery of our funds directly out of our bank account is a betrayal of everyone who calls New York City home,” he added.City Hall officials were made aware of the missing funds when The Post called for comment.The move came after billionaire Musk — who heads Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency — said this week he’d claw back a $59 million FEMA payment from the city that he incorrectly asserted would all be used put illegal migrants up in luxury hotels.It also comes as Trump’s Department of Justice ordered prosecutors to dismiss Mayor Eric Adams corruption case – a move that many saw as effectively holding Hizzoner “hostage” to the president.Lander, who is running against Adams in the Democratic mayoral primary, quickly seized the opportunity to put the mayor in the hot seat.“New York City cannot take this lying down,” he said.
“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.”...