**Donald Trump** continues to make sweeping policy changes in his **return to the presidency**, with **New York City** now feeling the effects.
Federal Funding for NYC Migrant Hotels Cancelled
The **Trump administration** has officially **revoked an $80 million federal deal** that provided **New York City with funding to shelter migrants in hotels**.
The funds were previously **administered by FEMA**, an agency under the **Department of Homeland Security (DHS)**, and were used to **book hotel rooms through an agreement with the Hotel Association of New York City**.
According to a **2024 report from NYC Comptroller Brad Lander’s office**, the city **paid an average of $156 per night for hotel rooms**, but that agreement has started to **unravel since Trump’s return to office**.
NYC Comptroller: “Where Did the Money Go?”
**New York City Comptroller Brad Lander** is calling for **immediate intervention** after his office discovered that the **$80 million in FEMA funds** was **missing from the city’s accounts**.
At an **emergency press conference**, Lander stated:
"These are folks who, for the most part, registered with the federal government when they crossed, in many cases got sent here by the federal government. New York City stepped up to provide shelter and services and pay for that."
Elon Musk Weighs In: “Luxury Hotels for Migrants”
The decision follows **criticism from Elon Musk**, head of the **White House’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)**, who alleged that the **$80 million was being wasted on luxury hotels for migrants**.
As federal and city officials **clash over the funding cut**, New York City faces an **increasing migrant crisis**, now with **less financial aid** to support its sheltering efforts.
What Happens Next?
With the **federal government no longer footing the bill**, NYC officials may have to **find alternative solutions** to house the growing number of asylum seekers.
Meanwhile, the move **signals Trump’s broader immigration crackdown**, potentially affecting **other sanctuary cities** relying on federal assistance.
