IRS and Social Security Administration face criticism over emails praising Trump tax cuts

The Internal Revenue Service and the Social Security Administration are facing backlash following mass emails that praised President Donald Trump’s tax policies. The IRS email, sent by CEO Frank J. Bisignano, stated that Americans are keeping more of their earnings due to the President’s “historic tax cuts” and highlighted benefits from the Working Families Tax Cuts signed into law in 2025.

Reports indicate the Social Security Administration sent a similar message in late October, claiming the agency was “transforming into a model of excellence” under the current administration. Critics have expressed outrage, viewing the communications as overtly political from agencies expected to remain nonpartisan. Some observers suggest these actions may violate the Hatch Act, a federal law that restricts partisan political activities by executive branch employees.