Loan Sharks in Disguise: The Troubling Consequences of Pandemic Profiteering The COVID 19 pandemic exposed the darker side of human nature, as some individuals exploited government relief programs for personal gain.
Vice President JD Vance's decision to bar those suspected of defrauding these programs from future federal loans is a necessary step towards accountability.
Pandemic era programs were designed to provide relief to small business owners, individuals struggling to make ends meet, and healthcare workers who put themselves at risk daily.