Former IRS Whistleblower Joseph Ziegler on 'Living Hell' at IRS Under Biden Admin

Whistleblower's Experience at the IRS

• 🎯 Joseph Ziegler, a former IRS employee and now Senior Advisor at the Treasury Department, describes his experience as a whistleblower as a "living hell."
• ⚠️ He and fellow whistleblower Gary Shapley felt they were working under individuals who retaliated against them within the IRS, making their jobs extremely difficult.
• 💡 Ziegler highlights that despite being a lifelong Democrat, he witnessed "felonious behavior" and a lack of prosecution regarding Hunter Biden's tax returns.

New Role and Goals at Treasury

• 🚀 Ziegler expresses appreciation for his promotion to Senior Advisor at the Treasury Department, alongside Gary Shapley, by Secretary Scott Bessent.
• 🤝 He hopes to work closely with Secretary Bessent to make recommendations that will improve the IRS, making it more fair, effective, and efficient for all taxpayers.
• 🗣️ Ziegler aims to be an advocate for whistleblowers, supporting those who have seen wrongdoing within the federal government.

Hunter Biden Investigation and Pardon

• 🔍 Ziegler recounts the challenges in the Hunter Biden tax investigation, stating that decisions were made at every stage to benefit the subject of the investigation.
• 🚫 He felt that the Department of Justice's handling of the investigation did not allow them to treat everyone fairly, despite their efforts.
• 💔 The pardon of Hunter Biden by his father was described as "completely disappointing" to Ziegler, viewing it as a pre-emptive pardon of his entire family.
• ⚖️ While acknowledging the pardon, Ziegler noted that charges were brought and a guilty plea was entered before the pardon occurred.