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IRS Whistleblowers Promoted to Senior Treasury Roles After Retaliation Findings

Gary Shapley and Joseph Ziegler, who exposed alleged political interference in the Hunter Biden tax investigation, will lead efforts to reform the IRS under Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.

  • Gary Shapley and Joseph Ziegler, IRS investigators turned whistleblowers, have been promoted to senior advisory roles at the Treasury Department.
  • The Office of Special Counsel confirmed the IRS illegally retaliated against them for exposing alleged political interference in the Hunter Biden investigation.
  • Shapley and Ziegler will work on IRS reform for the next 12 months, focusing on addressing systemic issues and preventing future misconduct.
  • Their disclosures to Congress in 2023 led to felony charges against Hunter Biden and heightened scrutiny of the IRS and DOJ's handling of the case.
  • Senator Chuck Grassley advocated for their promotions, emphasizing their bravery in standing up against alleged wrongdoing.
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