Trump replaces IRS commissioner with Scott Bessent
TL;DR
President Donald Trump has dismissed IRS Commissioner Billy Long, appointing Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent as acting commissioner, amid reports of Long's potential nomination for an ambassadorial role.
- Trump fires IRS commissioner, Bessent named acting head CNBC
- Trump Is Removing I.R.S. Chief 2 Months After He Was Confirmed The New York Times
- Trump ousts Billy Long as IRS commissioner, names Bessent acting head CNN
- Live updates: Trump removes IRS chief and replaces him with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent NBC News
- Billy Long to step down as IRS commissioner The Washington Post
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