The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has fired four employees for misappropriating $59 million in FEMA funds meant for disaster relief, instead using it to pay for luxury hotels in New York City to house migrant guests.
The firings come after a tweet from Elon Musk accusing the agency of misuse. Musk claimed that the money was meant for American disaster relief but was being used to support undocumented immigrants. DHS stated that under President Trump’s leadership, they will not tolerate such actions and said those involved would be held accountable.
This incident is part of a broader controversy surrounding FEMA’s role in funding migrant housing. During former President Joe Biden’s term, the agency faced criticism for allocating funds meant for disaster relief to support undocumented immigrants. House Speaker Mike Johnson has called for the separation of emergency relief funding from FEMA’s immigration allocation.
The firings demonstrate DHS’s commitment to addressing such misuse and ensuring that taxpayer money is used effectively. The incident highlights the ongoing debate over FEMA’s role in managing border crisis funding, with some lawmakers pushing for its abolition.
Source: https://www.foxnews.com/us/4-fema-employees-fired-over-egregious-payments-migrants-dhs-says