(TheLastPatriotNews.com) – In a new outrage at the infamous FEMA, the agency has come under intense scrutiny after firing four employees over the misuse of $59 million in disaster relief funds.
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These funds, meant to aid American citizens during crises, were instead directed to house illegal migrants in luxury hotels in New York City.
This shocking misallocation has raised questions about FEMA’s leadership and priorities, leaving many wondering if reform is at hand.
The employees involved consisted of FEMA’s Chief Financial Officer, two program analysts, and a grant specialist.
They authorized payments without proper leadership approval, using funds from FEMA’s Shelter and Services Program, a distinct entity separate from the main disaster relief fund.
These acts not only breach protocol but also highlight what many view as an evident mismanagement within the agency.
The payment’s exposure has drawn criticism from several notable figures, including Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
Musk has voiced concerns over the use of taxpayer money, insisting the funds should have solely benefited American disaster relief efforts.
House Speaker Mike Johnson also delineated that emergency relief funding should not address immigration problems.
In reaction, FEMA’s acting administrator, Cameron Hamilton, halted payments to New York City for migrant housing.
Yet, city officials state they were neither informed of these changes nor contacted regarding the clawback.
This disconnect accentuates ongoing tensions between city authorities and the federal government.
New in America: 🚨 I hope everyone in North and South Carolina gets at least some kind of justice today!
One of those FEMA employees getting fired is officially Chief Financial Officer, Mary Comans, for illegally funding the luxury hotels in New York City for illegal aliens.… https://t.co/93MHI9qaxD pic.twitter.com/3gDESwxWmH
— Tom Homan – Border Czar |News by Independent MAGA| (@TomHoman_) February 11, 2025
“Effective immediately, FEMA is terminating the employment of four individuals for circumventing leadership to unilaterally make egregious payments for luxury NYC hotels for migrants,” said DHS officials, cited by The New York Post.
Of the $59 million, approximately $19 million was utilized for hotel accommodations alone.
Critics, especially from conservative quarters, argue that such allocations divert essential resources away from disaster victims, emphasizing the need for strict oversight and prioritization of American welfare.
This controversy has spurred demands for reform.
DHS spokesperson Trisha McLaughlin reiterated Secretary Kristi Noem’s commitment to overhaul FEMA processes.
Meanwhile, President Trump, on his Truth Social platform, called for greater scrutiny and even the potential abolition of FEMA, advocating for states to manage their disaster responses directly.
This scandal underscores the critical need for transparent governance and responsible allocation of taxpayer funds.
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