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Brad Lander: “When Elon Musk stole $80 million from New York City, it was…”

Featuring: Brad Lander, Democratic | New York City Comptroller

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Published May 28, 2025 | Video Starts at 03:14

If elected mayor, what would you do to help? So I've been standing up to Donald Trump from the first minute he was elected. When Elon Musk stole $80 million from New York City, it was my office that found it. I called it out. I forced the law department into court, and we're suing to get that money back. (03:14–03:19)

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Claims his office discovered Elon Musk's alleged $80 million theft from New York City.

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