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Tue, December 17, 2024

To Bring Joy to America: End the Weaponization of the IRS


Published on 2024-12-17 07:20:58 - RealClearPolitics
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  • One of the highest priorities for the incoming Trump administration should be to end the Democrats' weaponization of powerful government agencies

The article from RealClearPolitics, titled "To Bring Joy to America, End the Weaponization of the IRS," discusses the politicization of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and its implications for American citizens. It highlights how the IRS has been used as a tool for political retribution, particularly under different administrations, to target political opponents or groups with certain ideologies. The piece argues that this misuse of power not only undermines trust in government institutions but also infringes on the rights of individuals and organizations. The author calls for reforms to depoliticize the IRS, suggesting measures like clearer guidelines for audits, increased transparency, and accountability to prevent the agency from being weaponized against citizens. The overarching theme is that restoring the IRS to a neutral, non-partisan entity would contribute significantly to national joy by ensuring fairness and justice in tax administration.

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