President Donald Trump has made one thing crystal clear: if you’re a tax cheat, you’re off the hook. From pardoning his wealthy con artist donors and tax-evading reality TV stars to gutting the IRS’ enforcement division, Trump has made it a priority for tax evaders, fraudsters, and scammers to get off scot-free. It’s no wonder nearly half of Americans believe that Trump and the Republican party are corrupt, with a majority concerned that Trump is abusing government power to punish his critics and reward his allies.
Emily DiVito, Groundwork Collaborative’s Senior Advisor for Economic Policy, reacted with the following statement:
“Between nominating fraudster Billy Long to lead the IRS, gutting nearly half of its workforce, and pardoning tax-evading crooks, Trump is rolling out the red carpet for tax cheats. Trump’s war on the IRS empowers his wealthy donors to get off scot-free while working families are subject to longer waits for refunds and worse customer service. It’s corruption, plain and simple.”