Elon Musk exposes $59 million FEMA deal

Elon Musk reveals a $59 million FEMA deal.

Elon Musk’s announcement earlier this morning, revealing that his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) team uncovered FEMA’s illegal $59 million spending to allegedly house illegal immigrants in New York City luxury hotels, has prompted Indian social media users to falsely implicate and involve Pakistan.

One of the hotels brought into question by mostly Indian or India-orgin social media users is the Roosevelt Hotel. 

Musk’s post detailed how FEMA’s actions violated an executive order from President Donald Trump, which restricts FEMA funds to disaster relief efforts.

Musk’s team discovered that the $59 million meant for disaster aid was instead used to accommodate illegal migrants in high-end New York City hotels. He further announced that a demand would be made to recoup those funds.

However, the situation took an unexpected turn when users on social media began to claim that the Roosevelt Hotel owned by Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), Pakistan’s national carrier, was part of the deal exposed by Musk.

In a post on X, Vivek Ramaswamy claimed, “A taxpayer-funded hotel for illegal migrants is owned by the Pakistani government, which means NYC taxpayers are effectively paying a foreign government to house illegals in our own country.”

The Roosevelt Hotel, a well-known landmark in New York City, opened its doors in 1924 and has since become a symbol of the city’s architectural grandeur.

Located at 45 East 45th Street in Midtown Manhattan, the 19-story building was designed in the Italian Renaissance Revival style by George B. Post & Son. Named after US President Theodore Roosevelt, the hotel has long been a fixture of New York’s skyline.

Historically, the Roosevelt has offered various high-end amenities, including a pet kennel, childcare services, and even an in-house doctor. With over 1,200 rooms, the hotel remains a significant part of New York’s hotel scene. In 2000, it was fully acquired by PIA, the national airline of Pakistan, which now owns the property.

In 2023, PIA reportedly made a deal with the New York City government to lease the Roosevelt Hotel. The three-year agreement is expected to generate $220 million for PIA, with rooms leased at $210 per night.