Ep. 144 Lawfare in Maine: Nathan Rearden on PPP Persecution & Political Targeting

Nathan Reardon, longtime Maine business owner, recounts his federal case over a $59k PPP loan: what he sees as politically motivated lawfare tied to his Trump support, Christian faith, and Bangor prominence.Key points:Loan used for real payroll/expenses; eligible and under-claimed.Agent intimidation, media hits, firearm removal, no-bail jail time.Plea coercion, 20-month sentence (far harsher than similar/bigger cases), alleged violations (constructive amendment, bias ignored).Current fight: Appeals, lawyer lawsuit, FOIA battles, probation restrictions.Stories like this show how trust in the system breaks down. Listen and decide for yourself.Share if it resonates. New episodes drop weekly.#Maine #Lawfare #PPP #JusticeSystem #Politics