They are taking money out of other people’s bank accounts, calling it a ‘clawback’ of taxpayer money. A lot of other people call it stealing $80 million,” says Chris Hayes. NYC Comptroller Brad Lander joins to discuss.

The Trump administration revoked a $80.5 million payment from FEMA. New York City received the money to house asylum-seekers and migrants.

New York City comptroller Brad Lander on Wednesday accused X owner Elon Musk of stealing $80 million from his city.In speaking out about the alleged theft, Lander accused Musk of "highway robbery" by removing $80 million that had been allocated by the federal government to help New York house

The funding was clawed back as New York City denies allegations by tech billionaire Elon Musk the money was going toward “luxury” hotel lodging for migrants.