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Jul 16, 2026

Treasury official Kenneth Kies forced out after warning Trump administration risked breaking law on IRS audits

Assistant Treasury Secretary Kenneth Kies was ousted after warning the White House was at risk of violating federal law prohibiting senior officials from intervening in IRS audits. The top tax attorney refused White House demands to participate in tax audits.

Jul 16, 2026·3 sources
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  • ▪Kies's team at the IRS frequently refused to work on a settlement that granted Donald Trump, his family, and businesses broad immunity from tax scrutiny.
  • ▪Kies also clashed with administration officials over his department’s stance on high-value tax issues, including tax breaks for landowners.
  • ▪Kenneth Kies warned Trump administration officials that their requests regarding tax audits would violate Section 7217 of the Internal Revenue Code.

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