Fraudulent Claim About Hotels Evicting Veterans for Migrants Uncovered

A nonprofit organization paid homeless men to pretend they were veterans evicted from hotels to make room for migrants transported from New York City.
The false claim mislead local officials and was reported by conservative media outlets, inciting anger.
The founder of the nonprofit organization admitted to fabricating evidence and lying about the situation.
An investigation into the nonprofit organization and its finances is being conducted by the New York Attorney General's office.
The situation worsened tensions between upstate New York and New York City over the transportation of migrants.