Andrew De Mello
Andrew De Mello is a lawyer who was appointed as IRS general counsel during the Trump administration, known for his alignment with the administration's agenda. He played a pivotal role in facilitating the IRS's controversial data-sharing agreement with ICE, which raised concerns among career officials regarding privacy laws and taxpayer rights.
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The Treasury Department directed Andrew De Mello, the IRS’s acting chief counsel, to begin the process of revoking Harvard’s tax-exempt status shortly after Trump’s post.
Trump administration takes aim at Harvard’s international students and tax-exempt status
Canada· 2025-04-17
Andrew De Mello is the acting head of the IRS who received Trump's request regarding Harvard's tax status.
Trump al fisco: «Revocare le esenzioni all'università di Harvard». Poi attacca i tribunali
Italy· 2025-04-17
De Mello, the new DOGE-aligned general counsel, sent an email on April 2 to several top IRS officials.
How DOGE led a ‘hostile takeover’ at the IRS to use taxpayer data for immigration crackdowns
United States· 2025-04-15
