Trump's IRS Power Play: A Familiar Pattern Erodes Transparency The sudden ouster of Ken Kies, a senior Treasury Department official, has left many wondering if President Donald Trump's administration is once again attempting to manipulate the Internal Revenue Service for its own gain.
According to the Wall Street Journal, Kies was fired after clashing with White House officials over requests that he deemed "illegal.
" The exact nature of these requests remains unclear, but it is certain that this development is a stark reminder of the Trump administration's disregard for transparency and accountability.