{"id":1718481,"date":"2022-10-31T12:17:40","date_gmt":"2022-10-31T16:17:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=1718481"},"modified":"2022-10-31T13:04:13","modified_gmt":"2022-10-31T17:04:13","slug":"aoc-claims-republicans-hate-the-irs-because-they-target-neo-nazis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/aoc-claims-republicans-hate-the-irs-because-they-target-neo-nazis\/","title":{"rendered":"AOC Claims Republicans Hate the IRS Because They &#8220;Target Neo-Nazis&#8221;"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">20<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Faoc-claims-republicans-hate-the-irs-because-they-target-neo-nazis%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=1718481&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><div><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/2022.10.31-02.18-thepoliticalinsider-635fd948cedef.jpg\" class=\"ff-og-image-inserted\" alt=\"image\" \/><\/div>\n<p>Ted Cruz fired back at Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) after the far-left socialist New York congresswoman claimed Republicans want to abolish the IRS because the IRS targets neo-Nazis.<\/p>\n<p>The social media confrontation began with a three-word tweet by Senator Cruz over the weekend that AOC took umbrage with.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAbolish the IRS!\u201d he wrote.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Abolish the IRS!<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Senator Ted Cruz (@SenTedCruz) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SenTedCruz\/status\/1586796299760074752?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 30, 2022<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Cruz has been an advocate to abolish the IRS for some time, calling for it outright on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cruz.senate.gov\/about\/issues\/tax-reform\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">his campaign site<\/a> and insisting implementation of a flat tax is the way to go.<\/p>\n<p>AOC responded as you might expect, somehow suggesting the GOP opposes the IRS because they target \u201cneo-Nazi groups.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cNotice how Republicans are frothing at the mouth to abolish the few enforcement mechanisms that target large-scale tax evasion and neo-Nazi groups,\u201d she replied.<\/p>\n<p>She added, \u201cTells you a lot!\u201d<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Notice how Republicans are frothing at the mouth to abolish the few enforcement mechanisms that target large-scale tax evasion and neo-Nazi groups.<\/p>\n<p>In one of his earlier acts, Trump also defunded operations countering right-wing violent extremist groups.<\/p>\n<p>Tells you a lot! <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/BhR8BvMicV\">https:\/\/t.co\/BhR8BvMicV<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@AOC) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/AOC\/status\/1586910629729804288?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 31, 2022<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<div id=\"subscribe\" class=\"email-signup inarticle\">\n<h4>Support Conservative Voices!<\/h4>\n<h5><strong>Sign up to receive the latest<\/strong> political news, insight, and commentary delivered directly to your inbox.<\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>RELATED: <a href=\"https:\/\/thepoliticalinsider.com\/tucker-carlson-relentlessly-mocks-aoc-for-thinking-the-reason-shell-never-be-president-is-americans-hate-women\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tucker Carlson Relentlessly Mocks AOC For Thinking The Reason She\u2019ll Never Be President Is Americans \u2018Hate Women\u2019<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>Ted Cruz Slams AOC Over IRS Tweet<\/h3>\n<p>And there you have it \u2013 AOC, champion of the people, celebrating the expansion of the IRS on the common folk because they\u2019re neo-Nazis \u2026 or something?<\/p>\n<p>The Democrat \u2018Inflation Reduction Act,\u2019 signed into law by President Biden in August, will increase the department\u2019s budget by $80 billion and hire tens of thousands of IRS agents.<\/p>\n<p>But that\u2019s okay because, \u2018ZOMG! Neo-Nazis you guys!!\u2019<\/p>\n<p>Ted Cruz (R-TX) responded to AOC\u2019s tweet, scoffing at the suggestion it\u2019s about Nazis and blasting the congresswoman for not denouncing antisemitism and racism in her own party.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">1\/x Yeah, it\u2019s about Nazis\u2026.<\/p>\n<p>Hey <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/AOC?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@aoc<\/a> why do you embrace the anti-Semites in the Squad?<\/p>\n<p>Why did you kill the House resolution condemning anti-Semitism?<\/p>\n<p>Why did you never denounce Klan-celebrating Dem Governor Ralph Northam? <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/BjJFQ0qgA3\">https:\/\/t.co\/BjJFQ0qgA3<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Ted Cruz (@tedcruz) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/tedcruz\/status\/1587075456469270528?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 31, 2022<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Cruz pointed out that Ocasio-Cortez is content with expanding the IRS to target everyday Americans but wants to abolish ICE and defund the police \u2013 putting her on the side of criminals.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cLeftists support 87k new IRS agents bc they want power over YOU,\u201d he explained. \u201cLeftists <em>oppose<\/em> the police &#038; ICE bc they side <em>with<\/em> criminals &#038; illegal aliens over YOU.\u201d<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">2\/x And <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/AOC?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@aoc<\/a> why do you want to abolish ICE?<\/p>\n<p>Why do you want to abolish the police?<\/p>\n<p>Americans understand: Leftists support 87k new IRS agents bc they want power over YOU.<\/p>\n<p>Leftists oppose the police &#038; ICE bc they side with criminals &#038; illegal aliens over YOU.<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Ted Cruz (@tedcruz) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/tedcruz\/status\/1587076060109279237?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 31, 2022<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>RELATED: <a href=\"https:\/\/thepoliticalinsider.com\/irs-job-posting-seeks-special-agents-willing-to-carry-a-firearm-use-deadly-force\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">IRS Job Posting Seeks Special Agents Willing To Carry a Firearm, Use Deadly Force<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ted Cruz needs to tread carefully here \u2013 a response like that could lead AOC to accuse him of almost murdering her again.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/news.bloomberglaw.com\/daily-tax-report\/biden-poised-to-get-win-on-irs-funding-in-reconciliation-package\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bloomberg<\/a>, CNBC, and the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/opinion\/86-852-new-irs-employees\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Washington Examiner<\/a> have all reported on the potential hiring of nearly 87,000 employees over a decade with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnbc.com\/2022\/08\/09\/with-new-agents-heres-who-the-irs-may-target-for-audits.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CNBC noting<\/a> opponents\u2019 concerns that \u201cIRS enforcement may affect everyday Americans.\u201d<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">With the IRS hiring more employees, here\u2019s who agents may target for audits <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/ktsTydMQ40\">https:\/\/t.co\/ktsTydMQ40<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 CNBC (@CNBC) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/CNBC\/status\/1558895958401974272?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 14, 2022<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Nowhere in that CNBC report does it state the IRS expansion would result in the targeting of neo-Nazi groups, who are targeted <a href=\"https:\/\/www.justice.gov\/opa\/pr\/leader-neo-nazi-group-sentenced-plot-target-journalists-and-advocates\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">already by the FBI<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>And interestingly, AOC seems to have no problem sending taxpayer money and advanced weapons systems <a href=\"https:\/\/thepoliticalinsider.com\/watch-aoc-dances-awkwardly-as-protesters-again-interrupt-town-hall-with-chants-of-aoc-has-got-to-go\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">to the Azov Battalion in Ukraine<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The left has been advocating for the IRS to eliminate tax exemptions for churches, making them a more likely target with the increased funding and staffing levels.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">It\u2019s time we ended tax exemption for religions. If they want to play politics, make them pay the price <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/gLi7HqgMeH\">https:\/\/t.co\/gLi7HqgMeH<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 David Lazarus (@Davidlaz) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Davidlaz\/status\/1528050289348997120?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 21, 2022<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>In June of 2021, the IRS rejected the tax-exempt application for a Christian non-profit group in Texas allegedly in part because their teachings of the Bible and educational efforts are \u201ctypically affiliated\u201d with the Republican Party.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">The IRS denied a religious group tax-exempt status with the excuse that certain Christian principals promote and endorse Republicans. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/toZ5NpVBbt\">https:\/\/t.co\/toZ5NpVBbt<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Media Research Center (@theMRC) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/theMRC\/status\/1407794337430355976?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 23, 2021<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The IRS <a href=\"https:\/\/www.accountingtoday.com\/news\/irs-gives-tax-exempt-status-to-christians-political-group-after-backlash\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">reversed that decision<\/a> after a significant online backlash.<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><strong>Now is the time to support and share the sources you trust.<\/strong><br \/>The Political Insider ranks #3 on <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.feedspot.com\/political_blogs\/\">Feedspot\u2019s<\/a> \u201c100 Best Political Blogs and Websites.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ted Cruz fired back at Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) after the far-left socialist New York congresswoman claimed Republicans want to abolish the IRS because the IRS targets neo-Nazis. 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