Trump removes IRS commissioner Billy Long, appoints Bessent as acting head
TL;DR
Donald Trump has removed Billy Long as IRS commissioner after less than two months in the role, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent serving as acting commissioner. Long, a former congressman, is expected to be nominated as Iceland's ambassador, and he expressed enthusiasm for his new role on social media. The move comes amid ongoing tax reforms and tariffs implemented during Trump's administration.
- Trump removes IRS commissioner Billy Long two months after he was sworn in The Guardian
- Trump Is Removing Billy Long as the I.R.S. Head 2 Months After He Was Confirmed The New York Times
- Trump ousts Billy Long as IRS commissioner, names Bessent acting head CNN
- Trump removes IRS boss, Treasury Secretary Bessent takes over NBC News
- Trump fires IRS commissioner, Bessent named acting head CNBC
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