New York. The controversy over a luxurious hotel run by the Pakistan government in New York City now seems to be increasing. In fact, the news of Pakistan government earning $220 million from this hotel has sparked a debate in America. Vivek Ramaswami, a Republican leader and considered close to President Donald Trump, has expressed strong objection regarding this matter.
Actually, Ramaswami shared a post on social media platform X and said, this is a very strange thing! They allege that this hotel is being operated with the money of New York City taxpayers, in which illegal immigrants are being accommodated. He said that this situation is really a matter of concern for the citizens of America, because their tax money is being provided to a foreign government.
Let us tell you here that the luxurious hotel is 19 storeyed, which is named after former US President Theodore Roosevelt. This hotel has been taken on lease by the New York administration for the accommodation of migrants.
Reports said the deal was part of a US$1.1 billion IMF bailout package. This package was seen as a way to help Pakistan overcome its debt crisis. In a report by John Lefevre, the hotel had been closed since 2020 and was in need of renovation. The government of Pakistan has set a target of earning about 220 million dollars annually by giving it on lease. The lease is for three years, after which the hotel will be returned to Pakistan.
The controversy regarding this hotel came to light at a time when emphasis was being laid on policies to stop illegal migration to America. Newly elected President Donald Trump made illegal migration the main issue of his election campaign. This is why Ramaswami has called it a misuse of the hard-earned money of taxpayers.
Let us tell you here that Ramaswamy and Elon Musk have recently been given the leadership of the Department of Government Efficiency. The purpose of this department is to cut federal spending and eliminate unnecessary regulations.