Trump replaces IRS Commissioner Billy Long after two months
TL;DR
President Donald Trump has unexpectedly removed Billy Long as IRS commissioner less than two months after his Senate confirmation, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stepping in as acting commissioner. Long, a former congressman with no background in tax administration, was confirmed despite concerns over his past work related to pandemic-era tax credits and campaign contributions. His brief tenure followed a series of acting leaders at the IRS amid ongoing controversies and investigations into tax credit frauds linked to his connections.
- Trump removes Billy Long as IRS commisioner less than 2 months after Senate confirmation PBS
- 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 replaces IRS Commissioner Billy Long after 2 months The Washington Post
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