In a bold move to bolster border security, President Trump announced in Las Vegas his plans to reassign 88,000 IRS agents to the border patrol or demand their resignation. Speaking at a rally at Circa Resort & Casino, Trump emphasized the need to strengthen the southern border and suggested that the IRS agents, many of whom were hired under the Inflation Reduction Act, could be better utilized in border security roles.
Trump’s proposal comes just days after he issued an indefinite hiring freeze on the federal agency. He highlighted that these agents are allowed to carry guns, making them suitable for border patrol duties. The President’s plan aims to address the “tremendous shortage” of staff at the border patrol, which he attributed to the policies of the previous administration.
This announcement is part of a series of executive actions taken by Trump in his second term, including a federal hiring freeze with exceptions for national security and public safety posts. The move has sparked discussions on the potential impact on both the IRS and border security.