FEMA officials have been fired after Elon Musk claimed they paid over $50 million for “luxury” hotels in New York City to house migrants. The agency’s chief financial officer, two program analysts, and a grant specialist were let go by the Department of Homeland Security. DHS stated that the firings are aimed at “deep state activists” who undermined the will and safety of American people.
Musk had previously claimed on social media that his investigation found FEMA was mismanaging funds and violating President Trump’s executive order to crack down on immigration. Acting FEMA Administrator Cameron Hamilton later announced that payments to luxury hotels had been suspended, with personnel being held accountable.
The firings follow a criticism from Musk, who said the agency should be “TERMINATED”. The incident has sparked a controversy over the use of FEMA funds and the handling of migrant housing.
Source: https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/fema-officials-fired-after-musk-claims-paid-house/story?id=118692963