The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced today the immediate termination of four Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) employees for making unauthorized payments to luxury hotels in New York City to house migrants.
According to a statement from a DHS spokesperson, the dismissed employees include FEMA’s Chief Financial Officer, two program analysts, and a grant specialist. The agency accused them of circumventing leadership to unilaterally approve what it described as “egregious payments” for high-end accommodations for migrants.
“Under President Trump and Secretary Noem’s leadership, DHS will not sit idly and allow deep state activists to undermine the will and safety of the American people, “the statement read, signaling the administration’s firm stance against what it perceives as misuse of federal resources.
The firings come amid heightened scrutiny over the federal government’s handling of migrant housing, particularly in major urban centers like New York City, where an influx of asylum seekers has put pressure on local resources. The Trump administration has been pushing for stricter immigration enforcement and accountability in federal spending related to migrant assistance.
While the DHS statement did not specify the total amount spent on the luxury accommodations, the revelation is likely to fuel ongoing political debates over immigration policy and government spending. Critics of the administration have argued that adequate shelter is a humanitarian necessity, while supporters contend that taxpayer funds should not be used for high-end lodging.
As of now, FEMA has not provided further details on the payments or potential policy changes to prevent similar incidents in the future.
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