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Is Trump moving to politicize IRS?

A New York Times analysis raises alarm over President Trump’s escalating efforts to politicize the IRS, citing threats against Harvard University as part of a broader campaign to punish perceived adversaries. After Harvard refused to comply with federal directives targeting campus activism and diversity policies, Trump threatened to revoke the school’s tax-exempt status and freeze visas for international students. The administration also suspended over $2.2bn in grants to Harvard. The analysis points to a troubling pattern: Treasury officials recently flagged IRS audits of Trump allies like Mike Lindell, and the president has named other groups he believes should lose tax-exempt status. Historically, presidents have avoided direct interference in IRS investigations, but experts say Trump’s approach is a significant departure. “This is an administration that is saying it’s going to get revenge,” said former IRS commissioner John Koskinen. Analysts warn that politicizing the IRS could undermine public confidence and damage civic institutions long reliant on nonpartisan enforcement.

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