Hated 3-Letter Agency Union Endorses Kamala, Internet Calls It A Win For Trump [WATCH]

The National Treasury Employees Union (NTEU), which represents Internal Revenue Service (IRS) workers, has officially endorsed Kamala Harris for the 2024 presidential election, marking a significant political development as the campaign season intensifies.

The fact that the IRS is unionized is horrific, let alone that Kamala Harris thinks their endorsement is a good thing https://t.co/zbb8OZuPrk

— Comfortably Smug (@ComfortablySmug) September 21, 2024

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The NTEU’s decision came after “extensive research into the candidates’ records regarding the federal workforce” and consultations with union members and leaders across the country.

The union highlighted Harris’ record on labor rights, federal employee protections, and agency funding as key reasons for their support.

Comrade Kamala IRS pic.twitter.com/ODdF2yGYb3

— Trump War Room (@TrumpWarRoom) September 21, 2024

Doreen Greenwald, NTEU National President, praised Harris’ commitment to federal employees and her role in advancing workers’ rights during her tenure as vice president under the Biden administration.

The IRS Agents Union just endorsed Kamala Harris.

That should tell you all what her plans are for us.

Get ready to be taxed to death.

VOTE TRUMP!

— Joey Mannarino (@JoeyMannarinoUS) September 21, 2024

“When it comes to treating federal employees with respect, valuing their service, and investing in their work, Kamala Harris is the clear choice,” Greenwald stated. “She shares our values and our commitment to making sure that the federal government works for all Americans.”

The union emphasized Harris’ leadership as Chair of the White House Task Force on Worker Organizing and Empowerment, where she helped expand workers’ rights and collective bargaining for federal employees.

The IRS, the three letter agency that hates you, endorsed Kamala.

Voting for Kamala is just stupId at this point.

— Sarah Fields (@SarahisCensored) September 21, 2024

They credited her with significant achievements in federal workforce policies, including increased staffing and resources for agencies like the IRS, bolstered by the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).

One of the most notable aspects of the Inflation Reduction Act was the provision of $80 billion in funding for the IRS, allowing the agency to hire an additional 87,000 employees.

This expansion has been controversial, with critics arguing that it gives the agency excessive power and resources to target taxpayers.

ELECTION: Are you more or less likely to vote for Kamala Harris knowing the IRS is endorsing her? The IRS Agent Union’s endorsement comes after key endorsements from Russia, Iran, and Taylor Swift.

h/t @catturd2 pic.twitter.com/5aZwVMe4yQ

— @amuse (@amuse) September 21, 2024

Despite this criticism, the IRS and NTEU have advocated for even more funding, with the agency requesting an additional $20 billion from Congress earlier this year to hire 14,000 more employees.

The NTEU expressed satisfaction with Harris’ support for the federal workforce, particularly in securing funds to rebuild the IRS under the IRA.

The union highlighted Harris’ ability to navigate complex political challenges to deliver resources for federal agencies, including her deciding vote to break a Senate deadlock on the IRA.

They pointed out that these measures not only benefit federal employees but also help the IRS pursue tax enforcement and close loopholes.

The irs just endorsed kamala harris. You know the chick who voted yes on hiring 87,000 irs agents. Do you really think they hired that many to come after the millionaires? No, they’re coming for you and I. Not to mention, they now have firearms.

This is the government your fore… pic.twitter.com/YTD9DxN1Lj

— Sassafrass84 (@Sassafrass_84) September 21, 2024

The union’s endorsement also touched on Harris’ commitment to signing the 2024 bipartisan border bill and increasing staffing at U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP).

The NTEU sees this as further evidence of her dedication to ensuring that federal agencies are adequately funded and staffed, enabling them to meet the challenges of securing the border and protecting American interests.

While the NTEU endorsement provides a boost to Harris’ campaign, it has also attracted criticism from opponents. Conservative watchdog groups and Republicans have pointed to the union’s history of political contributions to Democrats as evidence of partisan bias.

Anyone who the IRS endorses I immediately vote against. Plain and simple.

You like taxes? No you don’t. You like that the IRS agents are armed now? No, you don’t.

You know who was the tie breaking vote to hire 87k more of them AND give them guns?

Yeah. Her name is Kamala…

— Shawn Farash (@Shawn_Farash) September 21, 2024

According to research conducted by Americans for Tax Reform (ATR), 97% of the political contributions made by the IRS agents’ union in the 2022 election cycle went to Democratic candidates. In total, the union gave $635,170 to Democrats during that election cycle.

ATR also raised concerns about the broader impact of Harris’ policies on the economy, noting that the IRS expansion will not only increase union membership but also facilitate Harris’ proposed tax increases.

ATR analysis found that the additional IRS agents hired under the IRA will be instrumental in collecting an estimated $5 trillion in tax increases that Harris plans to implement over the next decade.

Trump should put this in an ad. https://t.co/OLDLTVTkYs

— Stephen L. Miller (@redsteeze) September 21, 2024

Critics argue that these tax increases will harm the private sector, while creating more government jobs for IRS agents.

“Harris-proposed tax increases will kill jobs in the private sector but create jobs for IRS agents,” ATR stated in its analysis. “Agents certainly appreciate her call to make the IRS even larger and more powerful if she wins the presidency.”

The endorsement also extends to Harris’ running mate, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, another advocate for tax hikes.

They think this is a win https://t.co/FcG5XjVZnm

— Hodgetwins (@hodgetwins) September 21, 2024

ATR has criticized Walz’s fiscal policies, pointing to his tenure as governor where he raised taxes on the middle class despite overseeing an $18 billion budget surplus.

Walz has also been called out for increasing fees on everything from fishing boats to kayaks and canoes, actions that have drawn ire from taxpayers in Minnesota.

“Walz looks under every rock to extract more money out of hard-working Minnesotans,” ATR noted in its analysis, adding that his record as governor includes doubling fees on middle-class recreational activities and advocating for major energy tax increases.

Did Satan endorse Kamala too because he’s about as well liked as the IRS union. https://t.co/r5BdymnYJi

— Robby Starbuck (@robbystarbuck) September 21, 2024

Despite these criticisms, the NTEU remains steadfast in its support for the Harris-Walz ticket, arguing that their commitment to federal workers and union rights outweighs any concerns about their fiscal policies.

Greenwald, the union president, emphasized that Harris’ long career in public service has given her a unique understanding of the vital role that federal employees play in maintaining government operations.

“Kamala Harris has a long career in public service, which has given her a keen understanding of how the skilled civil servants who perform the day-to-day work of government are vital to our democracy,” Greenwald said. “She is a powerful voice for workers and their unions, recognizing that taxpayers are better served when the federal workforce is organized and empowered to help agencies meet their important public service missions.”

Kamala cast the tie-breaking vote to supercharge the IRS with 87K new agents (who disproportionately target poor communities with their audits).

Now she’s bragging about getting their endorsement. https://t.co/MKU3xp3aii

— Trump War Room (@TrumpWarRoom) September 21, 2024

The union’s backing of Harris adds another layer of support from federal employee groups, which could play a crucial role in the 2024 election.

With more than 150,000 members across the country, the NTEU’s endorsement has the potential to mobilize a significant portion of the federal workforce in Harris’ favor.

As the campaign moves forward, Harris will likely continue to emphasize her pro-labor stance and her efforts to strengthen the federal workforce, while facing ongoing scrutiny over the IRS expansion and proposed tax policies.

As the 2024 election approaches, the NTEU’s endorsement of Kamala Harris highlights the growing divide between advocates for a stronger federal workforce and those who fear the implications of an expanding IRS.

Both sides will continue to watch how Harris’ policies and campaign platform evolve, especially as the debate over taxes, government spending, and federal power takes center stage in the coming months.

You can read the National Treasury Employees Union full press release below:

NTEU Endorses Harris for President

The National Treasury Employees Union has endorsed Kamala Harris for President of the United States.

NTEU National President Doreen Greenwald announced the decision after extensive research into the candidates’ records regarding the federal workforce, and consultation with NTEU members and chapter leaders across the country.

“When it comes to treating federal employees with respect, valuing their service and investing in their work, Kamala Harris is the clear choice,” Greenwald said. “She shares our values and our commitment to making sure that the federal government works for all Americans. She has been a strong advocate for the issues that matter most to federal employees: fair pay, paid family leave, adequate agency funding and staffing, and robust collective bargaining rights.”

Harris’ role as vice president in one of the most pro-labor administrations in history is another major factor in the endorsement decision. Vice President Harris personally led the administration’s efforts to expand workers’ rights as Chair of the White House Task Force on Worker Organizing and Empowerment, which leveled the playing field for federal employee unions and improved organizing efforts. Working with Congress, the administration also delivered agency budgets that provide federal employees with additional staffing and resources, including significant new investments to rebuild the IRS under the Inflation Reduction Act.

“Harris’ commitment to sign the 2024 bipartisan border bill and increase staffing so our members at Customs and Border Protection can do their jobs securing the border at the ports of entry are examples of her commitment to ensuring federal agencies are properly funded and staffed, which is one of the many reasons why all Americans should vote for Kamala Harris,” Greenwald said.

Harris also has an established relationship with NTEU and our members. She supports the issues that matter most to our members and leaders, and as a Senator from California, she attended our Legislative Conference in 2020 and met with many of our members.

NTEU also strongly supports longtime labor advocate Tim Walz for vice president, Greenwald said.

Gov. Walz is a veteran of the Army National Guard, a former teacher and union member who had a strong record on federal employee issues during his years as a member of Congress. He has continued his support for labor and workers as governor, including signing laws to expand public sector collective bargaining and provide paid family leave.

“This is an important moment for American labor organizations to stand together and fight for workers,” Greenwald said. “Electing Kamala Harris and Tim Walz will allow federal employees to build on the progress of the last four years with the addition of a paid family leave policy, agency leadership that respects their union-represented workforce, and a belief that the nation prospers when workers are treated with fairness and dignity.”

NTEU represents federal employees in 35 federal agencies throughout the country.

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