Misallocated Relief: A Deep Dive into COVID Funding

This chapter discusses the alarming misappropriation of COVID relief funds, highlighting the $5.7 trillion distributed and the associated examples of fraud within programs like unemployment insurance and the Paycheck Protection Program. The speaker critiques the inefficiencies of government systems, including outdated technology, and draws comparisons to better-managed countries like Germany. Ultimately, the chapter calls for increased oversight and accountability from Congress to mitigate future misuse of funds and improve crisis responses.