like....how many citizens could get help in so many
ways when our govt wastes your money on things like
this?
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The American taxpayer is feeling the pinch from an
unexpected source— a seized Russian superyacht. The
Amadea, a 348-foot behemoth valued at $300 million, has
been in the U.S. government’s possession since April
2022 after being linked to sanctioned Russian oligarch
Suleiman Kerimov. However, maintaining this luxurious
vessel has proven surprisingly costly, prompting the
government to seek permission from a judge to auction
it off.
Over the past 22 months, the government has shelled out
nearly $20 million to keep the Amadea afloat. This
translates to a staggering $600,000 monthly bill,
broken down into $360,000 for crew salaries, $75,000
for fuel, and $165,000 for other maintenance costs. Add
to that a hefty $1.7 million annual insurance premium,
and the total balloons to a staggering $18.3 million,
with no end in sight.
The government filed a motion to auction the yacht,
citing the mounting costs. They argued that maintaining
the operational cost of the Russian superyacht is far
too expensive and should not be borne by taxpayers.
They believe auctioning the yacht is the most logical
solution.
However, a plot twist emerged from another Russian
business magnate, Eduard Khudainatov. He claims
ownership of the Amadea, conveniently unsanctioned by
the U.S., and demands its return. His lawyers branded
the seizure “unlawful” and even offered to reimburse
the government for maintenance costs.
The Treasury Department, however, isn’t buying it. They
maintain Kerimov is the true “beneficial owner,” hiding
behind shell companies and “front persons” to obscure
his involvement. They pointed to a complex web of legal
entities and a $1 billion trust linked to Kerimov,
where funds were invested in large public and private
U.S. firms.
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I say dang it, give it to him and get reimbursed for
our govt which is using taxpayer money to maintain this
stupidity. 22 months we have been maintaining it, why?
And for fuel.?....I wonder just who is getting to have
a little joy ride on it?...what do you think?
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