For Immediate Release:
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
Press Contact:
esperanza@focalpointstrategygroup.com
Washington, D.C. — Today, the Washington Post revealed that the Trump administration has placed a political appointee in charge of tax investigations at the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), breaking with longtime precedent and signaling a move to politicize the agency. The action mirrors Trump’s calls to use tax investigations against his political enemies and his infamous weaponization of the IRS against former FBI officials James Comey and Andrew McCabe during his first term.
In response, Congressional Integrity Project Senior Advisor Kyle Herrig issued the following statement:
“Donald Trump is sicking the federal government against his perceived political enemies, plain and simple. This attack on civil society will allow Trump, Musk, and all the billionaire tax cheats in their cabinet to avoid paying their fair share of taxes, while people who have stood up to Trump could have their lives ruined by endless audits and investigations.
“Trump, Musk, and the so-called ‘Department of Government Efficiency’ are ensuring the IRS is responsive to Trump’s personal whims and wants, the American taxpayer be damned. Hardworking, everyday people won’t see any more money because of this, but the rich and well-connected sure will. Trump is trying to use unilateral, monarchical power to prosecute his ‘enemies’ and give billionaires like himself another tax break. The American people didn’t vote for this – a weaponized federal government that only works for the richest people on the planet – and they’re already making that clear in special elections across the country.”
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About Congressional Integrity Project
The Congressional Integrity Project is focused on revealing how those in power are empowering special interests, and abusing their authority to target political rivals and weaken civil society. We use research and strategic communications to keep the public informed. Our work has been critical in mitigating the damage these political stunts inflict on the progressive movement and everyday Americans.