The Strand

“Unfortunately, the bookstore's accountant and the bank administering the loan were not aware of this change when the second-draw application was processed,”

The Strand · said date not stated · reported 2026-11-03

The Strand said in a statement that its accountant and the bank administering the loan were unaware of the restriction change when the second-draw application was processed.

“We stand by the facts: the circumstances arose during an unprecedented and rapidly changing public health emergency, the mistake was unintentional,”

The Strand · said date not stated · reported 2026-11-03

The Strand said the loan application mistake was unintentional and arose during an unprecedented public health emergency.

“We hope this matter will be viewed objectively and in its proper context, with the understanding that the application of justice should always be fair, impartial, and free from political considerations,”

The Strand · said date not stated · reported 2026-11-03

The Strand expressed hope that the settlement matter would be viewed objectively and free from political considerations, noting that Bass Wyden's husband is a critic of President Trump.