Under pressure from Donald Trump, NYC ends $220 million sweetheart deal with Pakistan
New York City is ending a $220 million deal with the Pakistan-owned Roosevelt Hotel to house migrants. The closure comes after pressure from federal authorities and MAGA supporters. The hotel had been housing asylum seekers since May 2023, but backlash arose over taxpayer money being used to support immigration efforts.
New York City is ending a $220 million deal with the Pakistan-owned Roosevelt Hotel to house migrants. The closure comes after pressure from federal authorities and MAGA supporters. The hotel had been housing asylum seekers since May 2023, but backlash arose over taxpayer money being used to support immigration efforts.
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