Trump Threatens Mass IRS Layoffs, Sparking Tax Evasion Fears
During a Las Vegas rally, President Trump threatened to fire or reassign thousands of IRS agents, echoing false claims of 88,000 new hires targeting taxpayers. This action, if implemented, could severely curtail the IRS’s tax collection capabilities, potentially leading to increased tax evasion and reduced government revenue. The move follows a 90-day federal hiring freeze, with exceptions for national security and public safety. Trump’s proposed reassignment of IRS agents to the border reflects his ongoing focus on immigration enforcement.
John Q. Hosedrinker