Trump planning to target progressive non-profits, US watchdog warns

Congressional Integrity Project creates initiative to counter growing ‘authoritarianism’ and defend progressives

Donald Trump and his Republican allies are planning to target progressive groups they perceive as political enemies in a sign of deepening “authoritarianism”, a US watchdog has warned.

The president-elect could potentially use the justice department and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to target non-profits and researchers, launch politically motivated investigations and pass legislation to restrict their activities.