Whistleblower who warned of IRS corruption threatened over Hunter Biden email.

IRS Whistleblower Alleges Intimidation by Justice Department in Hunter Biden Probe

An IRS whistleblower who claimed that the Justice Department interfered with the Hunter Biden criminal investigation was removed from the case along with his team. The move has raised concerns about political retaliation against whistleblowers, which would violate whistleblower protection laws. The whistleblower’s attorney and Empower Oversight, a whistleblower advocacy group, have sent a letter to IRS Commissioner Daniel Werfel providing further evidence of intimidation against the whistleblower. The letter accuses the IRS of responding to the whistleblower’s concerns with accusations of criminal conduct and warnings to other agents, which could intimidate anyone who raises similar concerns. The letter also reminds Werfel that he is responsible for ensuring that whistleblowers are not retaliated against and that agencies cannot require whistleblowers to seek approval from their direct report before speaking out.