IRS Shake-Up: A Cause for Concern?

The IRS is reportedly making significant changes that could lead to more investigations into left-leaning groups and Democratic donors. This news comes from informed sources.

New Leadership and Weakened Legal Role

The IRS's criminal investigation team is getting new leaders who are allies of the current administration. Simultaneously, the role of IRS lawyers in these investigations is being weakened.

Gary Shapley, an advisor to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, is leading this effort. He has a list of potential targets, including billionaire George Soros and his groups, like the Open Society Foundations.

Shapley also wants to replace the current head of the investigative unit, Guy Ficco, who has been with the IRS for a long time. Shapley aims to appoint someone more friendly to the administration in this role.

Targeting Groups Promoting Anarchy

The administration also plans to target groups that fund organizations promoting anarchy in Democratic-run cities. President Trump recently discussed this at a cabinet meeting.

Skepticism and Historical Context

Some people dismiss this report as nonsense, arguing that it relies on unnamed sources. However, the IRS has a history of targeting political enemies. In 2013, the Obama administration targeted conservative non-profits.

Lois Lerner, an IRS official, used keywords like "tea party" to choose targets. She was not charged with any crime. But this is not how things should work in the United States.

Focus on Crimes, Not Political Enemies

Investigations should focus on crimes, not on people we don't like. If the report is accurate, this is a problem. It could lead to a cycle of political targeting.

Ronald Reagan once said, "The nine most terrifying words in the English language are: I'm from the Government, and I'm here to help." Today, we can add: "I'm from the IRS, and I'm here to serve you."