Amidst a flurry of policy shifts and bold statements, President Trump has floated a dramatic proposal involving the near 90,000 IRS agents recently brought on board.

As his administration imposes a sweeping federal hiring freeze, the fate of these IRS employees has taken a surprising turn, potentially redirecting them from tax duties to border security.

Controversial Proposal at Las Vegas Rally

During a spirited rally in Las Vegas, President Trump shared a radical strategy regarding the newly hired IRS staff. Funded by the $72 billion from the Inflation Reduction Act, these employees may find their roles drastically transformed. Trump suggested a possible redeployment of these agents to the U.S.-Mexico border, as part of his broader immigration and border security strategies.

Rally Revelations

As he addressed his supporters at the Circa Resort & Casino, Trump was emphatic about his administration’s plans. « They hired, or tried to hire, 88,000 workers to go after you, » he claimed. « We’re developing a plan to either terminate all of them or maybe we’ll move them to the border, » he announced, indicating a significant shift in policy direction.

Executive Actions and Border Plans

Trump’s second term kicked off with immediate executive actions, including a federal hiring freeze, emphasizing national security and public safety exceptions. This freeze affects all federal agencies, including the IRS. The President linked these changes to a broader vision of government efficiency and border security, underscoring his commitment to modify how the U.S. manages immigration and customs enforcement.

National Security and Economic Measures

In his continued push for stringent border control, Trump declared a national emergency at the southern border and hinted at the formation of an external revenue agency to manage foreign-sourced revenues, including tariffs. He expressed intentions to impose heavy tariffs on countries not aligning with his immigration policies, particularly targeting Mexico and Canada initially, with plans to expand these tariffs to other nations.

Inaugural Speech and Trade Policies

In his inaugural address, President Trump envisioned a « golden age » for America, promising significant trade reforms. « Instead of taxing our citizens to enrich other countries, we will tariff and tax foreign countries to enrich our citizens, » he stated, suggesting a major overhaul of the trade system aimed at redirecting financial flows into the U.S.