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Showing Original Post only (View all)NY State has discovered Musk taking Funds out of Bank Accounts [View all]
It was less than a week ago I raised the specter of Musk being able to pull money directly from anyones bank accounts. (See: https://www.democraticunderground.com/100220001927)
Looks like they are starting with blue states.
https://www.reddit.com/r/law/s/aKusU7sD1Q
New York, NY - New York City Comptroller Brad Lander released the following statement:
"This morning, my financial team shockingly uncovered that President Trump and his crony Elon Musk illegally executed a revocation of $80 million in congressionally-appropriated FEMA funding from New York City's bank accounts late yesterday afternoon. This is money that the federal government previously disbursed for shelter and services and is now missing. This highway robbery of our funds directly out of our bank account is a betrayal of everyone who calls New York City home.
"This morning, my financial team shockingly uncovered that President Trump and his crony Elon Musk illegally executed a revocation of $80 million in congressionally-appropriated FEMA funding from New York City's bank accounts late yesterday afternoon. This is money that the federal government previously disbursed for shelter and services and is now missing. This highway robbery of our funds directly out of our bank account is a betrayal of everyone who calls New York City home.
On Edit: my personal immediate reaction is this will shake the confidence of every citizen for putting their money in the bank. Personally, I am considering acquiring hard assets and opening off shore accounts to avoid this kind of illegal seizure of assets.
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This highway robbery of our funds directly out of our bank account is a betrayal of everyone who calls New York City hom
elleng
Feb 2025
#2
Appears it was Acting head of FEMA who recouped funds, a few days after Musk whined about payments.
Silent Type
Feb 2025
#8
While it is in the US, there is no way to hide it. The best you can do in this country
Mr.WeRP
Feb 2025
#15
We opened a new extra acct in our same banks where the direct deposits from S.S. go.
yellow dahlia
Feb 2025
#66
We haven't done online transfer yet between different accts (at same bank) yet. As I understand
yellow dahlia
Feb 2025
#108
I have a 'sweep account' bank account that basically is where I have electronic payments sent. I have several
kelly1mm
Feb 2025
#79
Possibly, but this can certainly go to Federal court, and probably will within 24 hours.
Bluetus
Feb 2025
#62
I can understand that. And yet, we need to fight this shit until we can't anymore. Reach out to DU OK?
Evolve Dammit
Feb 2025
#28
Please provide advice as you work your way through that. I asked several advisors about foreign currency options
Evolve Dammit
Feb 2025
#26
I heard him saying it wasn't me, it was Star Link in another matter. So you blame the corporation of which you lead. Yea
Evolve Dammit
Feb 2025
#48
Can always blame others, especially if you have a corporation/ LLC etc. Wasn't me. It was xxx.
Evolve Dammit
Feb 2025
#97
yes indeed. I am seeking out more rallies nearby that we can add to the growing voices. They have pissed off millions.
Evolve Dammit
Feb 2025
#106
I just randomly had a thought about a duel?? y'know the old fashioned way. They probably need a few more weeks
Evolve Dammit
Feb 2025
#110
What...how...how does 80 million go missing and the bank in question doesn't flag it and
Wingus Dingus
Feb 2025
#47
Statement from NYC Comptroller Lander on the Trump Administration's Illegal Reversal of FEMA Funding
LiberalArkie
Feb 2025
#51
Good point. I'm not real fearful of trump, musk, his henchmen getting my small funds, but
Silent Type
Feb 2025
#77
Can NY and other states move any other funds given elsewhere so it will be safe?
Meowmee
Feb 2025
#73
Yes, the fired officials carried out Congress' funding mandate to cover migrant shelter costs
wishstar
Feb 2025
#82
How much did the government pay Trump Hotels per night in his hotel rooms? haha. Nt
lostnfound
Feb 2025
#112
I was worried about this as soon as I saw they had access to the Treasury. Truly horrifying.
LymphocyteLover
Feb 2025
#101
These are test runs - soon MuskRat will be transferring money from the US Treasury itself. Do you seriously
NoMoreRepugs
Feb 2025
#107