Trump removes Billy Long as IRS commisioner less than 2 months after his confirmation
Trump removes Billy Long as IRS commisioner less than 2 months after his confirmation
Trump removes Billy Long as IRS commissioner, giving him the shortest-ever tenure in the role
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has removed former U.S. Rep. Billy Long as IRS commissioner less than two months after his confirmation, a White House official said Friday.
The official, who was not authorized to speak publicly and spoke on condition of anonymity, did not give a reason for the dismissal. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will serve as acting commissioner, the official said.
The Senate confirmed Long on a 53-44 vote despite Democrats’ concerns about the Republican’s past work for a firm that pitched a fraud-ridden coronavirus pandemic-era tax break and about campaign contributions he received after Trump nominated him.
Before Long’s confirmation, the IRS shuffled through four acting leaders, including one who resigned over a deal between the IRS and the Department of Homeland Security to share immigrants’ tax data with Immigration and Customs Enforcement and another whose appointment led to a fight between Musk and Bessent.
While in Congress, where he served from 2011 to 2023, Long sponsored legislation to get rid of the IRS. A former auctioneer, Long has no background in tax administration.
This certified pos wasn't crooked enough for the administration 😳
Literally, dude was being too chill and nice to his staffers.
70…. 70 fucking years old. Guy should be retired but instead the government is being stuffed full of more boomers who need to get the hell out of the way.