IRS Whistleblower Gary Shapley Promoted to Treasury Senior Adviser

Vindication and New Role

• 🎯 Gary Shapley, the IRS whistleblower who spoke out about the Justice Department's handling of the Hunter Biden investigation, has been promoted to Senior Adviser at the Treasury Department.
• 💡 Shapley expressed that this promotion, alongside Joe Zieglere, by Secretary Bessent signifies a dedication to combating fraud, waste, and abuse within the IRS.
• 🚀 He looks forward to helping the administration tackle the culture of complacency and lack of accountability at the IRS.

Addressing IRS Issues

• 🏛️ Shapley believes the IRS can be depoliticized, emphasizing that the administration's interest lies in ensuring political elites do not receive special treatment, addressing the weaponization of the IRS.
• ⚠️ He acknowledges the need to address the endemic issues within the IRS, stating that the current situation is unacceptable.

External Revenue Service (ERS)

• 📈 The Trump administration, with Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnik, is set to launch the External Revenue Service (ERS) on April 2nd, termed "American Liberation Day."
• 💰 The ERS aims to generate revenue from external sources, potentially through tariffs, to keep taxes low.
• ❓ Shapley, while not directly involved with the ERS, expressed confidence in their plan and noted that the IRS collected $5 trillion last year.
• 📊 Regarding IRS staffing and audits, Shapley stated that the administration is making decisions for the best interest of the American people and that he is sure they will be happy with the administration's actions.