Vice President Vance and Attorney General Todd Blanche announced new fraud charges on September 14, 2026, related to Emergency Rental Assistance loans issued during the COVID-19 pandemic. The announcement took place in Kansas City, Missouri. This initiative is part of ongoing efforts by the Trump administration to address alleged fraud associated with these loans. Kelly Loeffler, the chief of the Small Business Administration, and representatives from the FBI were also involved in the announcement.
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Vance and Blanche Announce Fraud Charges Related to COVID-19 Emergency Loans
Vice President Vance and Attorney General Todd Blanche announced new fraud charges on September 14, 2026, concerning Emergency Rental Assistance loans issued during the COVID-19 pandemic. The announcement was made in Kansas City, Missouri, as part of the Trump administration's efforts to combat alleged fraud.
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