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IRS Whistleblowers Promoted to Drive Agency Reform

3/18/2025

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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has elevated IRS whistleblowers Gary Shapley and Joseph Ziegler to senior advisory positions, a bold move to reform the agency. Their promotions come after they bravely revealed political meddling in the Hunter Biden tax investigation, and now they will champion transparency and accountability within the IRS.

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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has elevated IRS whistleblowers Gary Shapley and Joseph Ziegler to senior advisory positions, a bold move to reform the agency. Their promotions come after they bravely revealed political meddling in the Hunter Biden tax investigation, and now they will champion transparency and accountability within the IRS.