The Trump administration spent 750,000 dollars to charter a private yacht to evacuate a single American citizen from a remote Pacific island amid a hantavirus outbreak, officials confirmed.
The costly rescue operation drew criticism from lawmakers who questioned whether less expensive alternatives were available. The individual was successfully transported to medical care.
Government contracting records showed the yacht charter was arranged through emergency authorities. Officials said the island lacked commercial transport options during the outbreak.
Watchdog groups said the episode highlighted opaque spending decisions during public health emergencies in U.S. territories and affiliated regions.
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