Overview
- 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.