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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Andrew Feinberg

Trump boots IRS commissioner after just months on the job: Names Treasury Secretary as interim head

Billy Long, the ex-auctioneer turned Missouri congressman who was confirmed to lead the IRS just over two months ago, is gone after President Donald Trump removed him from his position.

On Friday, the White House confirmed Long’s firing to The Independent and announced that Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will serve as acting commissioner until a replacement is nominated and confirmed by the U.S. Senate.

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