Particle.news
Download on the App Store
9 ARTICLES
·
last mo.

IRS Whistleblowers Promoted to Treasury Leadership After Retaliation Findings

Gary Shapley and Joseph Ziegler, who exposed alleged political interference in the Hunter Biden case, will lead IRS reform efforts following wrongful retaliation revelations.

Image
FILE - Hunter Biden steps into a vehicle as he leaves federal court, Sept. 5, 2024, in Los Angeles, after pleading guilty to federal tax charges. (AP Photo/Eric Thayer, File)
Image
Image

Overview

  • Gary Shapley and Joseph Ziegler have been promoted to senior advisory roles at the Treasury Department, with plans to transition to IRS leadership positions after one year.
  • The Office of Special Counsel confirmed the IRS retaliated against the whistleblowers for exposing alleged political interference in their investigation of Hunter Biden.
  • Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent praised their expertise and tasked them with driving cultural reform and modernization within the IRS.
  • Senator Chuck Grassley, a long-time advocate for whistleblower protections, played a key role in supporting their promotions and commended their integrity.
  • Shapley and Ziegler alleged obstruction by the DOJ and Delaware US Attorney David Weiss during their investigation, including blocked search warrants and lapsed charges.