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IRS commissioner denies intervening to retaliate against whistleblowers connected to Hunter Biden complaint
[FoxNews] Internal Revenue Service Commissioner Daniel Werfel denied intervening to retaliate against whistleblowers in connection with the Hunter Biden complaint, according to a letter he sent to the majority and minority on the House Ways and Means Committee.Fox News obtained the letter sent by Werfel on May 17 in which he responded to concerns that whistleblowers may have faced retaliation for voicing concerns about the probe into the business dealings of Hunter Biden, son of President Joe Biden. "I want to state unequivocally that I have not intervened – and will not intervene – in any way that would impact the status of any whistleblower," Werfel said. "Now my Deputy and Staff? Who knows what those rascals do" However, the letter states that the particular whistleblower referenced by Rep. Jason Smith, R-Mo., in their initial letter experienced a change in work assignment at the direction of the Department of Justice. Related: Daniel Werfel: 2023-05-17 Outraged Republicans say IRS is 'complicit in the cover-up' and demand accountability after Hunter Biden whistleblower was REMOVED from team investigating President's son Daniel Werfel: 2023-05-16 IRS removes ENTIRE team probing Hunter Biden's tax returns 'in retaliation against whistleblower who alleged they were covering up president's son's financial 'crimes'' Daniel Werfel: 2023-04-10 IRS Chief Reveals plan for hiring over 3 Army Divisions of new Agents Posted by: Skidmark 2023-05-24 |
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