How the IRS Became a Weapon Against American Citizens

How the IRS Became a Weapon Against American Citizens

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Jul 22, 2026

In 2013, the IRS was forced to admit it had deliberately targeted conservative organizations with names like "Tea Party," "Patriot," and "9/12" for harassment and delays while they applied for tax-exempt status. Was this just one rogue operation, or part of a much longer pattern of the IRS being weaponized against political enemies? …