Next-level fearmongering: Sen. Wyden warns about Elon Musk's 'henchmen' digging at IRS

Oregon Dem Sen Ron Wyden with pronouns “He/Him” (in case you were confused), is piping mad that Elon Musk and his “henchmen” will be scrutinizing the IRS.

“If your refund is delayed, they could very well be the reason,” he warned.

NEW: My office is hearing that DOGE is now at the IRS. That means Musk’s henchmen are in a position to dig through a trove of data about every taxpayer in America. And if your refund is delayed, they could very well be the reason.

— Ron Wyden (@RonWyden) February 13, 2025

Wyden’s post was accompanied by Grok clarifications on X, which asked: “Will DOGE audit delay refunds?”

The very short answer given by Grok: Possibly.

But that didn’t seem to sway the masses against DOGE’s actions. After all, is one delayed refund worth the end of perpetual inefficiency and waste?

The very short answer: Yes.

Henchmen? Come on, stop it.

— Charlie Kirk (@charliekirk11) February 14, 2025

Even Musk got a giggle out of Wyden’s hyperbole:

— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) February 14, 2025

So, you’re ok with 87,000 IRS agents auditing us but not ok with us auditing you — the government? Speaks volumes.

— Kerry (@K1erry) February 13, 2025

So you’re mad because…

The IRS who audits anyone and everyone…is NOW being audited?!

— Senoritajz (@senoritajz) February 14, 2025

Sir, are you seriously unaware that our tax info has been available to tens of thousands of IRS employees and auditors, some of whom accessed taxpayer data without authorization to do so?

We’ve never had a say over the vetting of, or the number of, people who can access our… pic.twitter.com/TJgaVgP9dv

— LillyJane916 (@LillyJane916) February 13, 2025

Aware, don’t care.

So you were perfectly fine with 87,000 new agents harassing every gig worker in the country, but you vehemently oppose the IRS itself being audited?

— AdamInHTownTX (@AdamInHTownTX) February 13, 2025

I don’t get a refund… I pay the government on tax day…

And apparently you sent all my money to Leftist NGOs that funneled it back to your campaign…

I hope @elonmusk camps out in your goddam office…

— Cody Northwood (@codynorthwood) February 13, 2025

This is the way.

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