- The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has fired a senior aide who was previously linked to the Tea Party targeting scandal during the Obama administration.
- This aide was a top confidante to former IRS official Lois Lerner, who played a central role in the controversy.
- The scandal involved accusations that Lerner and the IRS unfairly targeted conservative groups, including those affiliated with the Tea Party, subjecting them to excessive scrutiny.
- Fox News Digital exclusively reported the dismissal of this key aide.
- The firing marks a significant move by the IRS to address lingering concerns related to the Tea Party scandal.
- During the Obama administration, the controversy generated significant political backlash and prompted multiple investigations into IRS practices.
Source: https://www.foxnews.com/politics/irs-fires-top-aide-linked-lois-lerner-tea-party-targeting-scandal)