Elon Musk revealed early Monday morning that FEMA sent a staggering $59 million just last week to luxury hotels in New York City to house illegal migrants. This revelation has sparked outrage, with Musk claiming the allocation of these funds violates federal law and directly undermines President Donald Trump’s executive order.
Musk, the billionaire entrepreneur and owner of X (formerly Twitter), took to his platform to condemn the spending, emphasizing that FEMA’s mission is to provide relief to American citizens affected by disasters—not to finance migrant housing.
He questioned why the agency was funneling resources into high-end accommodations for illegal immigrants while Americans continue to suffer from natural disasters, homelessness, and economic hardship.
Musk also announced that a clawback demand would be issued immediately to recover the misallocated funds, ensuring they are redirected to their rightful purpose—helping American citizens in need.
Reports indicate that one of the hotels involved in this controversial deal is the Roosevelt Hotel in Manhattan, a historic property that has been repurposed as a migrant shelter. The City of New York is reportedly paying $220 million to rent the entire hotel to accommodate the influx of illegal immigrants.
What’s even more shocking is that the Roosevelt Hotel is owned by the Pakistani government, raising concerns about how U.S. taxpayer dollars are being used in connection with foreign entities. The rental agreement was allegedly tied to a $1.1 billion bailout package from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to prevent Pakistan from defaulting on its debts.
This revelation comes just weeks after President Trump issued an executive order establishing the FEMA Response Council, aimed at restoring the agency’s original mission of helping American disaster victims.
Trump previously criticized FEMA for losing focus and diverting resources outside its scope of authority, including spending well over a billion dollars on housing and services for illegal immigrants under the Biden administration.
New York City has been a focal point in the migrant crisis, with Mayor Eric Adams admitting in May 2023 that nearly half of the city’s hotel rooms were occupied by illegal migrants. The strain on city resources has only grown, leading to increased frustration among New Yorkers.
With FEMA’s actions now under scrutiny, Musk and Trump’s administration are demanding accountability and a full audit of FEMA’s expenditures. As the controversy unfolds, the question remains—how many more taxpayer dollars have been funneled away from American disaster relief to support illegal migration?
This developing story is expected to ignite further investigations into FEMA’s budget allocations and the broader implications of migrant-related spending under past administrations.