
President Donald Trump has proposed an unexpected solution to the ongoing crisis at the southern border — reassigning nearly 88,000 newly hired IRS agents to assist with immigration enforcement. Speaking at an event in Las Vegas, Trump argued that these agents, originally intended to target American taxpayers, would be better utilized helping secure the U.S.-Mexico border.
The IRS expansion was part of the Biden administration’s initiative to increase tax enforcement, but Trump criticized it as an effort to burden middle-class families. Instead, he suggested that these agents, some of whom are permitted to carry firearms, could take on a more meaningful role by helping to combat illegal immigration at the border.
🚨BREAKING: President Trump has HALTED the hiring of the 88,000 new IRS agents and will either terminate all of them or move them to the border.
We are so blessed to have President Trump! pic.twitter.com/YxRlrjczen
— Bo Loudon (@BoLoudon) January 25, 2025
Trump signed an executive order shortly after taking office to halt the hiring of additional IRS employees, putting a freeze on new recruitment efforts. His administration is now evaluating whether to terminate these hires entirely or transfer them to assist with border security operations.
Tonight In Las Vegas President Trump announced that the 88k IRS agents hired by the biden admin will be removed or relocated to the southern border 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 pic.twitter.com/55fbStGYSh
— FLAHUSTLA (@FLAHUSTLA) January 26, 2025
In addition to addressing border concerns, Trump is advancing his plan to overhaul the nation’s tax system by reducing reliance on income taxes and instead focusing on tariffs. The president has proposed a 25% tariff on goods from countries that fail to cooperate with U.S. immigration policies, with Mexico and Canada being top targets.
An oldie but a goodie 😂. They can use this training at the border now since Trump just fired 88,000 IRS workers and said they could work as border patrol. All this winning, when does he sleep 🇺🇸🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/0rDUp67r12
— Aunty Kitty (@wake_up_girl_3) January 26, 2025
The president’s remarks in Las Vegas were met with enthusiasm from supporters, who view the proposal as a way to cut government overreach while addressing a pressing national security issue. Critics, however, have raised concerns about whether IRS agents are adequately trained for such roles.
Trump also hinted at the creation of a new revenue agency focused solely on collecting tariffs and trade-related fees, which he believes could replace traditional taxation methods and support American families.