Trump Halts Hiring of Biden's 88,000 IRS Agents, Plans to Reassign Them to Border Patrol

Jan 25, 2025, 11:40 PM

At a rally in Las Vegas on January 25, 2025, President Donald Trump announced plans to halt the hiring of 88,000 new IRS agents introduced under the Biden administration. He intends to either reassign these agents to border patrol duties or demand their resignation, aiming to bolster border security. Trump has enacted an executive order imposing a federal agency hiring freeze, impacting the IRS's ability to process tax returns. His initiative seeks to redirect resources from the IRS to enhance border enforcement.