It's Not Just ICE Stockpiling Weapons—the IRS, EPA, and Other Feds Are Arming Up Too
Federal agencies, including ICE and the IRS, are significantly increasing their stockpiles of weapons and ammunition. A report indicates that ICE and CBP have committed to spending over $144 million on military-grade equipment. This trend raises concerns about the expanding power and reach of federal law enforcement agencies.
- ▪ICE and CBP are set to spend more than $144 million on weapons and ammunition during President Trump's second term.
- ▪The spending represents a fourfold increase compared to ICE's 2024 contracts and double the amount spent by CBP in 2024.
- ▪Federal law enforcement agencies, including the IRS and EPA, have been quietly arming themselves for years, often without public awareness.
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Big Government It's Not Just ICE Stockpiling Weapons—the IRS, EPA, and Other Feds Are Arming Up Too An armed IRS agent roaming the streets should send shivers down the spine of any freedom-loving American. C.J. Ciaramella | From the June 2026 issue Share on FacebookShare on XShare on RedditShare by emailPrint friendly versionCopy page URL Add Reason to Google Media Contact & Reprint Requests <img src="https://d2eehagpk5cl65.cloudfront.net/img/c800x450-w800-q80/uploads/2026/04/topicscriminaljustice-800x450.jpg" style="max-width: 100%; height: auto" width="1200" height="675" title="An illustration of an IRS agent carrying a rifle" alt="An illustration of an IRS agent carrying a rifle | Illustration: Joanna Andreasson Source images: iStock" /> (Illustration: Joanna Andreasson Source images:…
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