Two IRS whistleblowers and their investigative team were removed from the Hunter Biden investigation in apparent retaliation for their legally protected communications with Congress. “The importance of protecting whistleblowers from unlawful retaliation and informing whistleblowers about their rights under the law cannot be understated. Any effort to enforce a nondisclosure policy that fails to include a disclaimer of whistleblower rights is against the law. [1] Multiple news reports indicate that the whistleblower and the investigative team were removed from the Hunter Biden investigation by the IRS at DOJ’s request as retaliation for making protected whistleblower disclosures to Congress. [2] Anders Hagstrom, IRS whistleblowers claim retaliation in connection to Hunter Biden complaint, Fox News (May 23, 2023) https://www.foxnews.com/politics/irs-whistleblowers-claim-retaliation-connection-hunter-biden-complaint; 5 USC § 7211.

Source: CNN July 05, 2023 20:37 UTC