The Department of Homeland Security says it has secured the return of $59 million that was sent to a New York City hotel housing illegal aliens. The money was sent in violation of a federal freeze on outgoing funds put in place by President Donald Trump.
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@FoxNews via DHS spokesperson: “Secretary Noem has clawed back the full payment that FEMA deep state activists unilaterally gave to NYC migrant hotels. There will not be a single penny spent that goes against the interest and safety of the American people.”
BREAKING: DHS says it has clawed back the full $59 million FEMA gave to NYC for migrant hotels, which lead to the firings of several individuals involved.
Statement to @FoxNews via DHS spokesperson:
“Secretary Noem has clawed back the full payment that FEMA deep state activists…
— Bill Melugin (@BillMelugin_) February 12, 2025
DHS spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin says a criminal illegal alien gang was using the hotel as their home base.
FEMA was funding the Roosevelt Hotel that serves as a Tren de Aragua base of operations & was used to house Laken Riley’s killer.There will not be a single penny spent that goes against the interest and safety of the American people.
When you say clawed back, does that mean the hotels had to give back the money? I hope so because that will teach them.
— marriedtooyoung (@marriedtooyoung) February 12, 2025
Yes, they had to give it back.
— Tim Knoch (@Octim1) February 12, 2025
Posters are upset and say more than firings need to take place.
Americans could care less that the 4 women responsible for this were fired. They need to be arrested, go on trial, and if convicted, spend a substantial time in prison, just like the average American would, if they embezzel or stole $59 million.
— BSUBronco (@BsubroncosD) February 12, 2025
People have to go to prison!
— Gunther Eagleman™ (@GuntherEagleman) February 12, 2025
Or else this will keep happening. They’ve gotten away with it for FAR too long.
— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) February 12, 2025
At least four FEMA employees, including the agency’s top chief financial officer, have been fired so far. We do not know if criminal charges are being brought against the employees who allegedly participated in the money transfer.