Salem Radio Network News Friday, September 19, 2025

Audio

How billions in COVID-19 relief aid was stolen or wasted

Download

( ) -q-22- UNDATED (Correspondent Jeremy House) “in multiple states.”

An Associated Press analysis found that fraudsters potentially stole more than $280 billion in COVID-19 relief funding.

[CutID: <Cuts> PANDEMIC-AID-GRIFT-house-q-MONam.mp3
Time: 22s
Title: PANDEMIC-AID-GRIFT-house-q-MONam
Out-cue: in multiple states]

TAG: Correspondent Jeremy House reporting. In addition, federal loan applicants weren’t cross-checked against a Treasury Department database that would have raised red flags about sketchy borrowers. All of it led to the greatest grift in U.S. history.

————————
VERBATIM: The report says another $123 billion was wasted or misspent. Combined, the loss represents 10% of the $4.2 trillion the U.S. government has disbursed in COVID relief aid. Fraudsters used Social Security numbers of dead people to get unemployment checks. Cheaters collected benefits in multiple states.

The Media Line News
Salem Media, our partners, and affiliates use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze site traffic, personalize site content, and deliver relevant video recommendations. By using this website and continuing to navigate, you consent to our use of such technologies and the sharing of video viewing activity with third-party partners in accordance with the Video Privacy Protection Act and other privacy laws. Privacy Policy
OK
X CLOSE