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Mr.WeRP

(1,098 posts)
Wed Feb 12, 2025, 04:13 PM Feb 2025

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 anyone’s 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.


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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He's a crook. greatauntoftriplets Feb 2025 #1
Ya think..... Butterflylady Feb 2025 #17
Post removed Post removed Feb 2025 #58
Did you just order a pizza? greatauntoftriplets Feb 2025 #60
Some people Go Out of their Way to Order Cha Feb 2025 #63
Deja vue is a wonderful thing. greatauntoftriplets Feb 2025 #64
Ironically Tombstone is okay pizza. mwooldri Feb 2025 #88
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
This seems serious, bookmarking Blues Heron Feb 2025 #3
This is why Musk wanted payment portal access. Irish_Dem Feb 2025 #4
He's going after NY cuz they prosecuted him. CrispyQ Feb 2025 #5
I expect he'll go after Blue states MadameButterfly Feb 2025 #13
Oh yes, especially dem govs he doesn't like. CrispyQ Feb 2025 #41
His death should be swift, terrible, and terrifying. milestogo Feb 2025 #22
And the sooner, the better! Jilly_in_VA Feb 2025 #31
Can you imagine the worldwide party his death will be! LittleGirl Feb 2025 #44
I keep getting the feeling that... 2naSalit Feb 2025 #52
From your mouth to a SWAT Team's ears. milestogo Feb 2025 #54
Yes, but slow, not swift. NameAlreadyTaken Feb 2025 #83
I agree bdamomma Feb 2025 #87
The city that endured 9/11 and Hurricane Sandy bronxiteforever Feb 2025 #6
The city that endured 9/11 just lost their FEMA money. CrispyQ Feb 2025 #43
Presumably also trying to make either NYC or NYS default on payments dickthegrouch Feb 2025 #7
Appears it was Acting head of FEMA who recouped funds, a few days after Musk whined about payments. Silent Type Feb 2025 #8
Still illegal. Mr.WeRP Feb 2025 #10
Well, now we know they can recoup anything they MadameButterfly Feb 2025 #11
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
Thanks. Yeah, they've got us MadameButterfly Feb 2025 #20
The Liquor Industry brakester Feb 2025 #68
I was thinking the same thing bdamomma Feb 2025 #89
We opened a new extra acct in our same banks where the direct deposits from S.S. go. yellow dahlia Feb 2025 #66
I was thinking of that MadameButterfly Feb 2025 #86
I have another account at a local bank Alice B. Feb 2025 #105
We haven't done online transfer yet between different accts (at same bank) yet. As I understand yellow dahlia Feb 2025 #108
Thank you! Alice B. Feb 2025 #111
I have a 'sweep account' bank account that basically is where I have electronic payments sent. I have several kelly1mm Feb 2025 #79
Apparently l dog killer Kristi Noem is taking "credit" for clawback. Silent Type Feb 2025 #19
She brakester Feb 2025 #70
they are all evil bdamomma Feb 2025 #90
Details brakester Feb 2025 #69
Arrest that criminal, Musk Botany Feb 2025 #9
How much can they take w/out it being noticed? yellow dahlia Feb 2025 #67
I live in an area of NC brakester Feb 2025 #71
Well he bdamomma Feb 2025 #92
Charge Musk on state charges. Johonny Feb 2025 #12
Nobody gets between NYState and its finances C_U_L8R Feb 2025 #14
I hope you are right. murielm99 Feb 2025 #16
Bold MoFo's kentuck Feb 2025 #18
Throw the fucker in JAIL! milestogo Feb 2025 #21
State charges? orangecrush Feb 2025 #23
Possibly, but this can certainly go to Federal court, and probably will within 24 hours. Bluetus Feb 2025 #62
Thank you orangecrush Feb 2025 #65
This brakester Feb 2025 #74
One advantage of brakester Feb 2025 #72
Run on the banks.... FirstLight Feb 2025 #24
I have similar questions. Delmette2.0 Feb 2025 #25
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
Have you seen this pharmacy? Mr.WeRP Feb 2025 #32
Ummmm....i think you missed the point of their post AllyCat Feb 2025 #39
I didn't miss it. Trying to help Mr.WeRP Feb 2025 #42
So, the next sentence is worrisome. AllyCat Feb 2025 #45
This is new to me. Delmette2.0 Feb 2025 #49
I'm sorry. This is really scary. Please reach out to DU. AllyCat Feb 2025 #40
I will keep in touch. Delmette2.0 Feb 2025 #50
I hate to say it but I absolutely understand FirstLight Feb 2025 #75
Forget that last option... rasputin1952 Feb 2025 #95
6 months? This is just the beginning of unjust seizures Mr.WeRP Feb 2025 #27
Banks can have 0% (zero) of deposits on hand in Dec.2024 BadgerKid Feb 2025 #85
Please provide advice as you work your way through that. I asked several advisors about foreign currency options Evolve Dammit Feb 2025 #26
Why isn't he arrested in NY? Why? Evolve Dammit Feb 2025 #29
Probably because he (Musk) didn't do it SickOfTheOnePct Feb 2025 #46
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
Don't they bdamomma Feb 2025 #93
Can always blame others, especially if you have a corporation/ LLC etc. Wasn't me. It was xxx. Evolve Dammit Feb 2025 #97
Damn bdamomma Feb 2025 #98
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
Elon has to go bdamomma Feb 2025 #109
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
Entitled motherfucker Blue Owl Feb 2025 #30
It is LONG past time... GiqueCee Feb 2025 #33
The money is "now missing?" DFW Feb 2025 #34
The Federal Government (via Musk) took it Mr.WeRP Feb 2025 #36
Requires too large a deposit for an offshore account for us. AllyCat Feb 2025 #35
So. He's literally a bank robber. dchill Feb 2025 #37
Illegality - Trump & Musk think they can do whatever they want TBF Feb 2025 #96
K&R Pathwalker Feb 2025 #38
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
Right On Baron2024 Feb 2025 #59
That's a damned good statement abbeyco Feb 2025 #99
This is a good way to start a run on the banks, comrade knucklehead. Buddyzbuddy Feb 2025 #53
Good point. I'm not real fearful of trump, musk, his henchmen getting my small funds, but Silent Type Feb 2025 #77
Your last comment bdamomma Feb 2025 #94
State Charges Baron2024 Feb 2025 #55
Yep Figarosmom Feb 2025 #56
Kicking SheltieLover Feb 2025 #57
can NY arrest then? 4catsmom Feb 2025 #61
Can NY and other states move any other funds given elsewhere so it will be safe? Meowmee Feb 2025 #73
He's just a lowlife and a fucking thief. Dave Bowman Feb 2025 #76
It was the FEMA director that recalled the funds, not Elon Musk. nt kelly1mm Feb 2025 #78
Is that why they fired Tickle Feb 2025 #81
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
The NY banks should freeze the remaining accounts until no_hypocrisy Feb 2025 #80
To be clear DeepWinter Feb 2025 #84
As I said to my wife a few weeks ago... Javaman Feb 2025 #91
Holy fuck, Elon is really pushing it. Initech Feb 2025 #100
I was worried about this as soon as I saw they had access to the Treasury. Truly horrifying. LymphocyteLover Feb 2025 #101
Arrest Musk and throw him in Rikers island. Gary 50 Feb 2025 #102
Arrest Musk Baron2024 Feb 2025 #103
This sounds like a felony to me. Martin68 Feb 2025 #104
These are test runs - soon MuskRat will be transferring money from the US Treasury itself. Do you seriously NoMoreRepugs Feb 2025 #107
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