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July 20, 2026
HUD Freezes $1.3 Billion in Disaster Recovery Funding for Virgin Islands Housing Authority Amid Fraud Concerns
- HUD has suspended funding for the Virgin Islands Housing Finance Authority due to concerns over fraud and mismanagement of nearly $2 billion in disaster recovery aid.
- Governor Albert Bryan Jr. expressed shock at the suspension, calling it unprofessional and suggesting it may be politically motivated.
- Bryan stated that the territory has made significant progress on recovery projects and has addressed many issues cited by HUD.
3 Sources
- FIRST ON FOX: Trump admin freezes out Minnesota of the Caribbean over alleged hurricane-aid abusesJul 20, 2026 at 3:00 PM · Fox News
- Trump admin says $1.3 billion in hurricane aid never reached Virgin IslandersJul 21, 2026 at 7:59 AM · Independent
- Dem gov lashes out as Trump HUD scrutinizes nearly $2B in disaster funds over fraud concernsJul 22, 2026 at 8:11 PM · Fox News