Savanah Hernandez, a Turning Point USA contributor, announced she will refuse to pay federal taxes in protest of what she called government waste and alleged fraud. Her posts — which include a vow to publicize any IRS action against her — were amplified by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene and other conservative commentators. The comments come amid reports alleging fraud involving members of Minnesota's Somali community; those allegations are still under investigation. Experts note that refusing to pay taxes is illegal and carries significant penalties.
Turning Point USA Contributor Says She Will Refuse To Pay Federal Taxes, Vows To Publicize Any IRS Action
Savanah Hernandez, a contributor to Turning Point USA, said on social media that she will refuse to pay federal taxes this year in protest of what she described as government waste and alleged fraud.
Hernandez wrote, "F*ck it, I'm not paying taxes this year. And then when the IRS comes after me, I'll blow that up into a huge national story about how the government will destroy your life over a couple thousand dollars meanwhile the Pentagon just failed their 8th straight audit in a row, Somalis literally come to the U.S. just to defraud us out of billions and illegals are prioritized for section 8 housing and welfare programs over Americans. I'm not paying for it anymore."
In a follow-up post she said she was "fully supporting Americans not paying taxes this year or any other year until we see arrests made, funds being utilized properly and fraud being rooted out."
Responses and Amplification
The comments drew support from conservative figures. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) echoed the frustration, citing national debt and concerns about Social Security solvency, and warned of the consequences if many people followed Hernandez's lead.
Other commentators — including the Hodge Twins and podcast host Theo Von — also amplified or questioned the rationale for continued tax payments. Von, who has appeared publicly with former President Donald Trump, asked on social media, "What are we paying taxes for?"
Context and Legal Note
Hernandez's posts came amid reports alleging significant fraud involving some members of Minnesota's Somali community, which have been highlighted in coverage of Governor Tim Walz's administration. Those allegations remain claims and are the subject of ongoing reporting and investigation.
Refusing to pay federal taxes can carry serious legal and financial consequences, including penalties, interest, and potential enforcement actions by the IRS. Tax protest or nonpayment is illegal under U.S. law, and experts warn that publicizing refusal to pay does not shield individuals from enforcement.
Note: This report was originally circulated on Mediaite and amplified by other outlets. Quotes have been presented as posted on social media and contain strong language that has been retained with minimal censorship.
Why This Matters
The exchange highlights growing anger among some conservative commentators about perceived government mismanagement and immigration-related fraud claims. It also raises questions about how public figures use social media to organize or signal protest, and the possible real-world consequences of encouraging unlawful action.
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