Report: IRS suddenly halted Clinton Foundation investigation in 2019

Internal memos have revealed that the IRS slammed the brakes on a deep dive into the Clinton Foundation’s finances during the first Trump administration, despite a mountain of evidence from whistleblowers, as the Daily Caller reports.

This bombshell story uncovers how the IRS shut down a probe into alleged financial misconduct at the Clinton Foundation, even as dedicated whistleblowers provided thousands of pages of damning documentation.

Let’s rewind to 2017, when whistleblowers John Moynihan, a retired financial crimes analyst from the Drug Enforcement Agency, and Larry Doyle, a corporate tax compliance expert, dropped a 6,000-page bombshell on the IRS and FBI. Their evidence pointed to serious missteps at the Clinton Foundation, including mishandled funds and potential quid pro quo deals. Talk about a paper trail that could stretch from D.C. to Little Rock.

Whistleblowers bring receipts

That 2017 submission wasn’t just a stack of papers — it included an interview with the Clinton Foundation’s chief financial officer, who admitted they couldn’t stop former President Bill Clinton from mixing personal business with charity work. The CFO even quipped he “knows where all the bodies are buried.” If that’s not a red flag, I don’t know what is.

Moynihan and Doyle didn’t stop there, alleging in their submission that “there is probable cause” the Foundation violated IRS rules for tax-exempt organizations. They insisted the law “should and must be applied” to this case. Sounds like a reasonable ask when you’ve got the receipts to back it up.

Fast forward to early 2019, and the whistleblowers were in overdrive, meeting with IRS investigators multiple times between January and April. They handed over thumb drives packed with documents, financial network charts, and witness lists — thousands of pages worth of homework for the tax folks. You’d think the IRS would be chomping at the bit.

Investigation hits mysterious wall

But by July 2019, the investigation didn’t just slow down — it flat-out stopped. All activity on the Clinton Foundation probe ceased, leaving Moynihan and Doyle scratching their heads. Turns out, actions — or in this case, inaction — have consequences.

Internal IRS memos and emails, as reviewed by Just the News, show the agency went radio silent, with one unnamed agent noting they “can’t talk about” the case. Can’t or won’t? That’s the million-dollar question for taxpayers who expect accountability.

The whistleblowers aren’t buying the silence, claiming “absolutely no doubt” someone higher up blocked the pursuit. If true, that’s not just a bureaucratic hiccup—it’s a deliberate sidestep around justice. Who’s guarding the guardians when the chain of command plays hide-and-seek?

Legal battles, declassified secrets

Now, Moynihan and Doyle are fighting back in the U.S. Tax Court with two cases, arguing they were unfairly denied a whistleblower award for flagging tax irregularities. Meanwhile, the Trump-era IRS has moved to dismiss its claims. A classic case of ‘thanks for the tip, now take a hike’?

The IRS motion to dismiss notes that the whistleblowers’ claims were forwarded to a classifier, who then declined to send them for a full exam and instead recommended a criminal investigation referral. Sounds like a lot of passing the buck for a case with 6,000 pages of evidence. Shouldn’t someone at least take a peek?

Adding fuel to the fire, recently declassified documents from the 2016 campaign period suggest U.S. intelligence knew of plans by former President Barack Obama to hinder an FBI probe into Hillary Clinton’s private email server and classified information mishandling. These papers, found in “burn bags” at FBI headquarters, paint a troubling picture. When did shredding evidence become standard operating procedure?

Broader implications of obstruction

Separately, a 2017 memo released by FBI Director Kash Patel highlights obstruction faced by agents during the 2016 election while chasing leads on a corruption scheme tied to Hillary Clinton and her family’s foundation. It’s hard not to wonder if the same playbook was used to stall the IRS later on. Patterns like this don’t exactly scream coincidence.

Neither the Clinton Foundation nor the IRS offered comment when approached by the Daily Caller News Foundation. Their silence speaks volumes, especially when the public is left holding the bag on unanswered questions about charitable integrity. Shouldn’t transparency be the default for both?

As this saga unfolds, one thing is clear: the abrupt end to the Clinton Foundation probe in 2019 raises serious doubts about whether the rule of law applies equally to everyone. Moynihan and Doyle’s fight in court isn’t just about a payout — it’s about holding powerful entities to account. If the IRS won’t do its job, perhaps it’s time for taxpayers to demand a refund on trust.